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House roll call 20 · 75th Congress · Apr 7, 1937

To consider H. R. 2251, a bill assuring to persons within the jurisdiction of every state the equal protection of the laws, and punishing the crime of lynching

On Apr 7, 1937, the House voted 123–257 (HR 2251). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 118–179, Republicans 7–75, Others 1–11. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 125 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
123
No
257
Did not vote
56
Date
Apr 7, 1937

By party

  • Democrats118 yes · 179 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 75 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 45 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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