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Senate roll call 147 · 75th Congress · May 2, 1938

To amend H.R. 9218, a bill relating to the composition of U.S. Navy, by authorizing the construction of additional.

On May 2, 1938, the Senate voted 56–20 (HR 9218). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–10, Republicans 6–8, Others 0–3, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
56
No
20
Did not vote
12
Date
May 2, 1938

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 10 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no
  • Independents0 yes · 1 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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