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Senate roll call 118 · 75th Congress · Mar 22, 1938

To amend S. 3331, by exempting the veterans' administration from the operation of the bill. The presiding officer voted "nay," to break the tie.

On Mar 22, 1938, the Senate voted 41–41 (S 3331). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 30–45, Republicans 15–0, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 30 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
41
No
41
Did not vote
8
Date
Mar 22, 1938

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 45 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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