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Senate roll call 26 · 75th Congress · May 12, 1937

To amend H.R. 6730, a bill making deficiency appropriations, by appropriating money for a dam at or near gilbertsville, ky., rather than for preliminary investi

On May 12, 1937, the Senate voted 46–29 (HR 6730). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 45–21, Republicans 3–10, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 members voted against their own party.

During the 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
46
No
29
Did not vote
15
Date
May 12, 1937

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 21 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 10 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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