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House roll call 89 · 68th Congress · May 14, 1924

To amend S. 2169, to amend in certain particulars the national defense act of june 3, 1916 as amended, by eliminating section 9, which provides that retired enl

On May 14, 1924, the House voted 60–217 (S 2169). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 54–87, Republicans 9–131, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 63 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
60
No
217
Did not vote
31
Date
May 14, 1924

By party

  • Democrats54 yes · 87 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 131 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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 S. 2169, to amend in certain…: House Vote, May 14, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-89/to-amend-s-2169-to-amend-in-certain-particulars (accessed 2026-10-17).