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Senate roll call 37 · 75th Congress · Jun 24, 1937

To amend H.J. RES. 375, by providing for an increased tax rate based on the progressive taxation principle.

On Jun 24, 1937, the Senate voted 35–31 (HJR 375). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–28, Republicans 8–4, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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

35

No

31

Did not vote

25

Date

Jun 24, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.