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Senate roll call 142 · 75th Congress · Apr 11, 1938

To consider S. 847, a bill to prevent the use of federal official patronage in elections and to prohibit federal officeholders from misuse of positions of publi

On Apr 11, 1938, the Senate voted 40–22 (S 847). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–22, Republicans 10–0, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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

40

No

22

Did not vote

36

Date

Apr 11, 1938

From Voteview roll call records.