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Senate roll call 79 · 74th Congress · Jun 19, 1935

To amend H.R. 7260, the social security act, by permitting companies which had established private pension plans, which were at least equally favorable or more

On Jun 19, 1935, the Senate voted 51–35 (HR 7260). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–31, Republicans 18–4, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
51
No
35
Did not vote
7
Date
Jun 19, 1935

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 31 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 4 no · 3 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

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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