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House roll call 11 · 75th Congress · Feb 10, 1937

To pass H. R. 2518, (p. A. 10), a bill providing for the retirement of justices of the supreme court.

On Feb 10, 1937, the House voted 316–75 (HR 2518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 285–17, Republicans 22–58, Others 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
316
No
75
Did not vote
53
Date
Feb 10, 1937

By party

  • Democrats285 yes · 17 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 58 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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. 2518, (p. A. 10), a bill…: House Vote, Feb 10, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-11/to-pass-h-r-2518-p-a-10-a (accessed 2026-10-17).