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House roll call 86 · 73rd Congress · Mar 19, 1934

To pass H.R. 8402, (p.l. 169), placing the cotton industry on a sound commercial basis, preventing unfair competition and practices in putting cotton into the c

On Mar 19, 1934, the House voted 251–115 (HR 8402). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–30, Republicans 8–97, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
251
No
115
Did not vote
56
Date
Mar 19, 1934

By party

  • Democrats250 yes · 30 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 97 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no

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. 8402, (p.l. 169), placing the…: House Vote, Mar 19, 1934,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/73-H-86/to-pass-h-r-8402-p-l-169-placing (accessed 2026-10-17).