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Senate roll call 165 · 75th Congress · Jun 3, 1938

To amend H.J. RES. 679, by limiting the expense for administrative purposes to 5 percent and striking all the provisions for public works in title II of the bil

On Jun 3, 1938, the Senate voted 15–51 (HJR 679). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–49, Republicans 9–0, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

15

No

51

Did not vote

24

Date

Jun 3, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.