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House roll call 85 · 68th Congress · May 9, 1924

To amend in the nature of a substitute the motion to recommit to the conference committee H.R. 7995, (43 stat 153 5/26/24), limiting immigration into the U.S.,

On May 9, 1924, the House voted 189–174 (HR 7995). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–168, Democrats 170–11, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
189
No
174
Did not vote
67
Date
May 9, 1924

By party

  • Democrats170 yes · 11 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 168 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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