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Senate roll call 86 · 75th Congress · Dec 16, 1937

To amend S. 2787, by adding the following provision--"the commodity credit corporation is hereby authorized and directed to proceed immediately to purchase cott

On Dec 16, 1937, the Senate voted 26–39 (S 2787). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–30, Republicans 2–11, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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

26

No

39

Did not vote

27

Date

Dec 16, 1937

From Voteview roll call records.