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Senate roll call 56 · 75th Congress · Jul 31, 1937

To amend S. 2475, by adopting a substitute for the entire bill as reported by the committee on education and labor.

On Jul 31, 1937, the Senate voted 37–45 (S 2475). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–42, Republicans 15–0, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
37
No
45
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 31, 1937

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 42 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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