To pass S. 3151, a bill to establish a retirement system for employees of carriers subject to the interstate commerce act.

On Aug 19, 1935, the Senate voted 76–3 (S 3151). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 67–0, Republicans 15–3, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 74th Congress (1935–1936), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 76
No: 3
Did not vote: 7
Date: Aug 19, 1935

By party

Democrats67 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 3 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Daniel Oren Hastings R-DE voted no
Frederick Hale R-ME voted no
Jesse Houghton Metcalf R-RI voted no

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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