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Senate roll call 74 · 75th Congress · Dec 8, 1937

To amend S. 2787, by providing that whenever the supply of corn at the beginning of the season exceeded 15 per cent of the normal supply, the department of agri

On Dec 8, 1937, the Senate voted 37–38 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–36, Republicans 12–0, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
38
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 8, 1937

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 36 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no
  • Independents0 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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