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Senate roll call 92 · 75th Congress · Dec 21, 1937

To amend H.R. 8730, by adding the following provision to the bill: "the administrator is authorized and directed to make such rules and regulations as may be n

On Dec 21, 1937, the Senate voted 51–17 (HR 8730). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–15, Republicans 11–1, Others 2–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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
51
No
17
Did not vote
27
Date
Dec 21, 1937

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 15 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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