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House roll call 32 · 75th Congress · May 5, 1937

To strike out the enacting clause of H. R. 4728, (p. A. 95), a bill authorizing co-operation in the development of farm forestry in the states and territories.

On May 5, 1937, the House voted 159–173 (HR 4728). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 104–151, Republicans 56–13, Others 0–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 117 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
159
No
173
Did not vote
113
Date
May 5, 1937

By party

  • Democrats104 yes · 151 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 13 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 10 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 37 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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Capitol Receipts, “To strike out the enacting clause of H. R…: House Vote, May 5, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-32/to-strike-out-the-enacting-clause-of-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).