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House roll call 35 · 70th Congress · Mar 29, 1928

To pass H.R. 279, (app. 12-13-28), a bill to amend an act of 1867 to incorporate howard university in the district of columbia.

On Mar 29, 1928, the House voted 226–94 (HR 279). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 177–1, Democrats 65–104, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
226
No
94
Did not vote
95
Date
Mar 29, 1928

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 104 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Republicans177 yes · 1 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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