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House roll call 48 · 71st Congress · May 28, 1930

To pass S.J. RES. 49, providing for the national defense by the creation of a corporation for the operation of the government properties at or near muscle shoal

On May 28, 1930, the House voted 197–114 (SJR 49). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 185–41, Democrats 42–102, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 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
197
No
114
Did not vote
85
Date
May 28, 1930

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 102 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Republicans185 yes · 41 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 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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