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Senate roll call 140 · 75th Congress · Apr 9, 1938

To amend H.R. 9682, by removing the tax exempt status of the "interest upon obligations of the United States or its possessions, or of any state, territory, or

On Apr 9, 1938, the Senate voted 23–41 (HR 9682). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–37, Republicans 5–6, Others 1–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 24 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
23
No
41
Did not vote
22
Date
Apr 9, 1938

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 37 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 6 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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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