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House roll call 140 · 75th Congress · May 17, 1938

To amend H. R. 9767, by striking title seven, for the relief of the sachs mercantile co., inc. P. 7013, col. 2).

On May 17, 1938, the House voted 144–95 (HR 3115). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 100–80, Republicans 43–5, Others 1–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 85 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
144
No
95
Did not vote
174
Date
May 17, 1938

By party

  • Democrats100 yes · 80 no · 143 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 5 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 10 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

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 amend H. R. 9767, by striking title…: House Vote, May 17, 1938,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-140/to-amend-h-r-9767-by-striking-title-seven (accessed 2026-10-17).