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Senate roll call 34 · 75th Congress · Jun 22, 1937

To amend H.J. RES. 361, by giving to the states the responsibility for relief administration and decisions. It would have created a federal fund for relief pur

On Jun 22, 1937, the Senate voted 30–48 (HJR 361). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–50, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
30
No
48
Did not vote
18
Date
Jun 22, 1937

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 50 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 0 no
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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