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Senate roll call 63 · 75th Congress · Aug 6, 1937

To amend S. 1685, by eliminating the creation of an independent housing authority and placed the administration of the act under the department of interior.

On Aug 6, 1937, the Senate voted 40–37 (S 1685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–34, Republicans 11–4, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 33 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

37

Did not vote

19

Date

Aug 6, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.