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Senate roll call 71 · 74th Congress · Jun 11, 1935

To amend S. 2796, public-utilities holding act by eliminating the so-called "death sentence."

On Jun 11, 1935, the Senate voted 44–45 (S 2796). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–37, Republicans 16–8, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 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
44
No
45
Did not vote
6
Date
Jun 11, 1935

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 37 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 2796, public-utilities holding…: Senate Vote, Jun 11, 1935,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/74-S-71/to-amend-s-2796-public-utilities-holding-act-by (accessed 2026-10-17).