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House roll call 120 · 68th Congress · Jun 5, 1924

To discharge the committee on coinage, weights, and measures from further consideration of S. 2917, directing the secretary of the treasury to complete purchase

On Jun 5, 1924, the House voted 237–129 (S 2917). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 68–117, Democrats 169–11, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
237
No
129
Did not vote
20
Date
Jun 5, 1924

By party

  • Democrats169 yes · 11 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans68 yes · 117 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To discharge the committee on coinage…: House Vote, Jun 5, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-120/to-discharge-the-committee-on-coinage-weights-and-measures (accessed 2026-10-17).