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Senate roll call 62 · 75th Congress · Aug 4, 1937

To amend S. 1685, providing that "this act shall expire 3 years after the approval thereof: provided, however, that all contracts entered into and all commitme

On Aug 4, 1937, the Senate voted 33–47 (S 1685). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–41, Republicans 10–4, Others 0–3. 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
33
No
47
Did not vote
16
Date
Aug 4, 1937

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 41 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 4 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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