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Senate roll call 109 · 75th Congress · Feb 22, 1938

To amend H.J. RES. 596, by adding the following provision to the joint resolution: "provided, that the second paragraph of the first section of the joint resol

On Feb 22, 1938, the Senate voted 38–36 (HJR 596). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–29, Republicans 7–7, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
38
No
36
Did not vote
28
Date
Feb 22, 1938

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 29 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no
  • Independents1 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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