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Senate roll call 29 · 75th Congress · May 20, 1937

To pass H.R. 6551.

On May 20, 1937, the Senate voted 67–2 (HR 6551). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–1, Republicans 12–2, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
67
No
2
Did not vote
17
Date
May 20, 1937

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 2 no · 2 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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