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House roll call 57 · 72nd Congress · Jun 1, 1932

To amend H. R. 8174, exempting from the immigration quota, fathers and mothers over 60 years of age of U.S. Citizens, by providing that non-quota visas may be i

On Jun 1, 1932, the House voted 240–85 (HR 8174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 110–66, Republicans 138–27. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 93 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
240
No
85
Did not vote
106
Date
Jun 1, 1932

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 66 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans138 yes · 27 no · 52 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 13 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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