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House roll call 34 · 75th Congress · May 12, 1937

To amend H. R. 6551, (p. A. 163), a bill establishing a civilian conservation corps, by removing the provision with respect to the civil service from the bill,

On May 12, 1937, the House voted 233–148 (HR 6551). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–59, Republicans 0–84, Others 2–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 59 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
233
No
148
Did not vote
56
Date
May 12, 1937

By party

  • Democrats236 yes · 59 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 84 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 10 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 amend H. R. 6551, (p. A. 163), a bill…: House Vote, May 12, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-34/to-amend-h-r-6551-p-a-163-a (accessed 2026-10-17).