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House roll call 63 · 68th Congress · Apr 26, 1924

To concur in an amendment changing the minimum age at which children may be employed from 18 to 16. (p. 7294-2)

On Apr 26, 1924, the House voted 169–199 (HJR 184). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 109–77, Republicans 60–120, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 137 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
169
No
199
Did not vote
34
Date
Apr 26, 1924

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 77 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans60 yes · 120 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 57 more.

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 concur in an amendment changing the…: House Vote, Apr 26, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-63/to-concur-in-an-amendment-changing-the-minimum-age (accessed 2026-10-16).