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House roll call 26 · 69th Congress · Mar 15, 1926

To pass H. R. 9971 (42 stat 1162, 2/23/27), a bill regulating radio communications. (p.5645-1)

On Mar 15, 1926, the House voted 218–123 (HR 9971). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 181–18, Democrats 45–105, Others 0–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 63 members voted against their own party.

During the 69th Congress (1925–1926), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
218
No
123
Did not vote
71
Date
Mar 15, 1926

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 105 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans181 yes · 18 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 pass H. R. 9971 (42 stat 1162, 2/23/27)…: House Vote, Mar 15, 1926,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/69-H-26/to-pass-h-r-9971-42-stat-1162-2 (accessed 2026-10-17).