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Senate roll call 136 · 73rd Congress · Mar 14, 1934

To pass H.R. 7966, a bill to authorize use of equipment, men and fields of the war dept. To carry air mail.

On Mar 14, 1934, the Senate voted 51–22 (HR 7966). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 48–1, Republicans 5–25, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
51
No
22
Did not vote
21
Date
Mar 14, 1934

By party

  • Democrats48 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 25 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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