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Senate roll call 71 · 75th Congress · Aug 17, 1937

To confirm the nomination of hugo black to be associate justice of the supreme court.

On Aug 17, 1937, the Senate voted 63–16. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 60–7, Republicans 3–11, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

63

No

16

Did not vote

14

Date

Aug 17, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.