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Senate roll call 151 · 75th Congress · May 13, 1938

To reconsider an amendment to S. 3845, a bill establishing the civil aeronautics authority, offered by senator truman. The amendment removed the following sente

On May 13, 1938, the Senate voted 32–26 (S 3845). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–20, Republicans 0–11, Others 1–2, 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
32
No
26
Did not vote
28
Date
May 13, 1938

By party

  • Democrats36 yes · 20 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 11 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 no
  • Independents1 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider an amendment to S. 3845, a…: Senate Vote, May 13, 1938,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-S-151/to-reconsider-an-amendment-to-s-3845-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).

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