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House roll call 15 · 71st Congress · Dec 12, 1929

To pass H.R. 6585 (p. 24, d c. 18, 1929) a bill authorizing the settlement of the indebtedness of the french republic to the United States of america.

On Dec 12, 1929, the House voted 240–100 (HR 6585). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 206–9, Democrats 40–95. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 members voted against their own party.

During the 71st Congress (1929–1930), Herbert Hoover was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
240
No
100
Did not vote
106
Date
Dec 12, 1929

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 95 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans206 yes · 9 no · 63 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 6585 (p. 24, d c. 18, 1929) a…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1929,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-H-15/to-pass-h-r-6585-p-24-d-c (accessed 2026-10-17).