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Senate roll call 141 · 75th Congress · Apr 11, 1938

To amend S. 3022, providing for appointment of postmasters, by placing postmasters within the civil service laws. The amendment is in the nature of a substitut

On Apr 11, 1938, the Senate voted 49–20 (S 3022). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–21, Republicans 13–0, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 21 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
49
No
20
Did not vote
29
Date
Apr 11, 1938

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 21 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others3 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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