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House roll call 42 · 75th Congress · Jun 1, 1937

To amend H. J. RES. 361, (p. Res. 47), a resolution making appropriations for relief purposes, by increasing by $500,000,000 the amount of these appropriations.

On Jun 1, 1937, the House voted 271–107 (HJR 361). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–54, Republicans 24–60, Others 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 78 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
271
No
107
Did not vote
55
Date
Jun 1, 1937

By party

  • Democrats242 yes · 54 no · 45 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 60 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 0 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. J. RES. 361, (p. Res. 47), a…: House Vote, Jun 1, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-42/to-amend-h-j-res-361-p-res-47 (accessed 2026-10-17).