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Senate roll call 86 · 75th Congress · Dec 16, 1937

To amend S. 2787, by adding the following provision--"the commodity credit corporation is hereby authorized and directed to proceed immediately to purchase cott

On Dec 16, 1937, the Senate voted 26–39 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–30, Republicans 2–11, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
26
No
39
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 16, 1937

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 30 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 11 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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