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Senate roll call 149 · 75th Congress · May 10, 1938

To amend S. 3078, a bill relating to the merchant marine, by striking section 604 of the merchant marine act of 1936 which allows the merchant marine commission

On May 10, 1938, the Senate voted 27–22 (S 3078). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–17, Republicans 3–5, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

27

No

22

Did not vote

44

Date

May 10, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.