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Senate roll call 55 · 75th Congress · Jul 31, 1937

To amend S. 2475, by amending a committee amendment. On page 66 of the comm. Amendment it is proposed to strike out lines 18, 19, and 20 and in lieu thereof to

On Jul 31, 1937, the Senate voted 37–47 (S 2475). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–43, Republicans 14–1, Others 0–3. 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
37
No
47
Did not vote
14
Date
Jul 31, 1937

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 43 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 1 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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