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House roll call 161 · 74th Congress · Mar 19, 1936

To pass S. 3978 (p.a. 482), a bill relating to the taxation of shares of preferred stock, capital notes, and debentures of banks while owned by the reconstructi

On Mar 19, 1936, the House voted 218–144 (S 3978). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–83, Republicans 35–59, Others 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 118 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
218
No
144
Did not vote
63
Date
Mar 19, 1936

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 83 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 59 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 10 no

Who broke with their party

And 38 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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