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House roll call 34 · 70th Congress · Mar 29, 1928

To pass H.RES. 149, providing for the consideration of H.R. 279, (app. 12-13-1928), a bill to amend an act of 1867, which act provided to incorporate howard uni

On Mar 29, 1928, the House voted 246–89 (HR 149). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 178–0, Democrats 70–91, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
246
No
89
Did not vote
102
Date
Mar 29, 1928

By party

  • Democrats70 yes · 91 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans178 yes · 0 no · 65 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.RES. 149, providing for the…: House Vote, Mar 29, 1928,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-H-34/to-pass-h-res-149-providing-for-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).