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Senate roll call 73 · 75th Congress · Dec 7, 1937

To amend S. 2787, a bill relating to agricultural commodities in interstate trade, by adding the following provisions to the bill: "new adjustment contracts SH

On Dec 7, 1937, the Senate voted 25–51 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–49, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
25
No
51
Did not vote
21
Date
Dec 7, 1937

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 49 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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