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House roll call 20 · 71st Congress · Feb 17, 1930

To suspend rules and pass H.R. 9806, (p. 330, june 10, 1930) a bill to suspend the construction of certain bridges and to extend the times for commencing and co

On Feb 17, 1930, the House voted 260–28 (HR 9806). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 166–14, Democrats 96–14, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 28 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
260
No
28
Did not vote
165
Date
Feb 17, 1930

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 14 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans166 yes · 14 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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