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House roll call 4 · 72nd Congress · Dec 18, 1931

To pass H. J. RES. 147 (p. Res. 5, 12/23/31), authorizing the postponement of amounts payable to the U.S. From foreign governments during fiscal 1932, and their

On Dec 18, 1931, the House voted 318–100 (HJR 147). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 120–96, Republicans 204–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 101 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
318
No
100
Did not vote
21
Date
Dec 18, 1931

By party

  • Democrats120 yes · 96 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans204 yes · 5 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 21 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. J. RES. 147 (p. Res. 5…: House Vote, Dec 18, 1931,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/72-H-4/to-pass-h-j-res-147-p-res-5 (accessed 2026-10-17).