To expunge certain unparliamentary remarks from the record, made during debate on H.R. 5255, a bill making appropriations for depts. To state, justice, commerce

On Feb 7, 1935, the House voted 264–102 (HR 5255). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 271–0, Republicans 0–102, Others 0–7. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 74th Congress (1935–1936), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 264
No: 102
Did not vote: 17
Date: Feb 7, 1935

By party

Democrats271 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 102 no · 3 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To expunge certain unparliamentary remarks…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1935,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/74-H-16/to-expunge-certain-unparliamentary-remarks-from-the-record-made (accessed 2026-10-17).