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Senate roll call 169 · 74th Congress · May 8, 1936

To amend H.R. 12527, a bill making naval appropriations, by striking the following "for the commencement of the following vessels authorized by the act approved

On May 8, 1936, the Senate voted 12–40 (HR 12527). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–34, Republicans 2–10, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 74th Congress (1935–1936), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
12
No
40
Did not vote
28
Date
May 8, 1936

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 34 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 10 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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