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House roll call 51 · 70th Congress · May 24, 1928

To pass over veto of the President S. 777, (45 stat. 735, p. 506, app. 5-24-28), an act making eligble for retirement under certain conditions officers and form

On May 24, 1928, the House voted 245–101 (S 777). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 121–73, Democrats 132–30, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 103 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
245
No
101
Did not vote
85
Date
May 24, 1928

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 30 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans121 yes · 73 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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