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House roll call 24 · 70th Congress · Feb 17, 1928

To pass H.R. 9285, a bill to provide for the settlement of claims against the U.S. On account of property damage, personal injury or death.

On Feb 17, 1928, the House voted 280–65 (HR 9285). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 177–13, Democrats 101–51, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 64 members voted against their own party.

During the 70th Congress (1927–1928), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
280
No
65
Did not vote
99
Date
Feb 17, 1928

By party

  • Democrats101 yes · 51 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 13 no · 53 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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