To amend H.R. 8687, by providing that every foreign trade agreement concluded pursuant to this act shall be subject to termination not more than 6 months after

On Jun 4, 1934, the Senate voted 26–54 (HR 8687). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–50, Republicans 26–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 26
No: 54
Did not vote: 19
Date: Jun 4, 1934

By party

Democrats1 yes · 50 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Arthur Capper R-KS voted no
Huey Pierce Long D-LA voted yes
James Couzens R-MI voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Robert Marion La Follette Jr. R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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