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Senate roll call 33 · 75th Congress · Jun 21, 1937

To amend H.J. RES. 361, by prohibiting the WPA from initiating any new projects unless that agency could certify that the financing to complete the project was

On Jun 21, 1937, the Senate voted 25–58 (HJR 361). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–53, Republicans 10–5, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
25
No
58
Did not vote
12
Date
Jun 21, 1937

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 53 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 5 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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