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Senate roll call 65 · 75th Congress · Aug 6, 1937

To pass S. 1685.

On Aug 6, 1937, the Senate voted 64–16 (S 1685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 62–9, Republicans 6–8, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
64
No
16
Did not vote
10
Date
Aug 6, 1937

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 8 no
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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