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Senate roll call 47 · 75th Congress · Jul 30, 1937

To amend S. 2475, by exempting companies employing 10 or fewer persons from the provision of this act.

On Jul 30, 1937, the Senate voted 31–52 (S 2475). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–39, Republicans 5–10, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 31 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
31
No
52
Did not vote
15
Date
Jul 30, 1937

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 39 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 10 no
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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