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House roll call 50 · 70th Congress · May 22, 1928

To pass over veto of the President H.R. 7900 (p. 495, app. 5-25-28), a bill granting allowances for rent, fuel, light, and equipment to postmasters of the 4th c

On May 22, 1928, the House voted 318–46 (HR 7900). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 164–42, Democrats 161–5, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 47 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
318
No
46
Did not vote
69
Date
May 22, 1928

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 5 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans164 yes · 42 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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