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House roll call 139 · 75th Congress · May 17, 1938

To amend H. R. 9767, by striking title six, for the relief of captain guy hartman. (p. 7311, col. 2).4

On May 17, 1938, the House voted 116–133 (HR 2149). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 62–119, Republicans 48–10, Others 6–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 72 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
116
No
133
Did not vote
142
Date
May 17, 1938

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 119 no · 119 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 10 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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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