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House roll call 94 · 68th Congress · May 17, 1924

To pass over veto of the President H.R. 7959, to provide adjusted compensation for veterans of the world war. (p. 8808-2)

On May 17, 1924, the House voted 313–78 (HR 7959). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 153–63, Democrats 175–24, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 87 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
313
No
78
Did not vote
10
Date
May 17, 1924

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 24 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans153 yes · 63 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 7 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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