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Senate roll call 43 · 75th Congress · Jul 26, 1937

To table an amendment to S. 69, the interstate commerce act. The amend. Offered by senator copeland which would have added house bill 1507, the antilynching bil

On Jul 26, 1937, the Senate voted 41–34 (S 69). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–26, Republicans 2–11, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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

41

No

34

Did not vote

17

Date

Jul 26, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.