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Senate roll call 61 · 75th Congress · Aug 4, 1937

To amend S. 1685, a bill to provide financial assistance for housing by providing that no agreement or instrument made pursuant to this act shall be entered int

On Aug 4, 1937, the Senate voted 40–39 (S 1685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–38, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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
40
No
39
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 4, 1937

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 38 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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