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Senate roll call 119 · 75th Congress · Mar 22, 1938

To amend S. 3331, by preventing the consolidation, abolition, or transfer of the functions of the veterans' administration. The presiding officer voted "nay,"

On Mar 22, 1938, the Senate voted 38–38 (S 3331). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–41, Republicans 14–0, Others 1–1, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
38
Did not vote
14
Date
Mar 22, 1938

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 41 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 0 no · 2 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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