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House roll call 50 · 68th Congress · Apr 9, 1924

To amend H.R. 8143 (43 stat 464, 6/6/24), for the protection of fisheries in alaska, by forbidding the use of traps in salmon fishing. (p. 5975-2)

On Apr 9, 1924, the House voted 182–139 (HR 8143). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–134, Democrats 152–5, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
182
No
139
Did not vote
27
Date
Apr 9, 1924

By party

  • Democrats152 yes · 5 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 134 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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 amend H.R. 8143 (43 stat 464, 6/6/24)…: House Vote, Apr 9, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-50/to-amend-h-r-8143-43-stat-464-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).