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Senate roll call 66 · 75th Congress · Aug 11, 1937

To amend S. 1567, a bill providing for the conservation of a mineral resource pertaining to the national defense (helium), by adding the following provision to

On Aug 11, 1937, the Senate voted 27–29 (S 1567). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–28, Republicans 13–0, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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
27
No
29
Did not vote
38
Date
Aug 11, 1937

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 28 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 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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