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Senate roll call 75 · 75th Congress · Dec 9, 1937

To amend S. 2787, by adding the following provision to the bill: "in making allotments hereunder with respect to bright tobacco, the officers administering thi

On Dec 9, 1937, the Senate voted 34–36 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–35, Republicans 13–1, Others 0–2, Independents 0–1. 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
34
No
36
Did not vote
21
Date
Dec 9, 1937

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 35 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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