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Senate roll call 8 · 75th Congress · Feb 25, 1937

To amend H.J. RES. 96, a joint resolution extending presidential authority under the tariff act of 1930, as follows: "provided, that after the enactment of this

On Feb 25, 1937, the Senate voted 29–47 (HJR 96). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 11–50, Republicans 16–0, Others 2–0, Independents 1–0. 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

29

No

47

Did not vote

20

Date

Feb 25, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.