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House roll call 80 · 75th Congress · Jul 28, 1937

To pass S. 2416, (p. A. 242), a bill relating to the citizenship of certain classes of persons born in the canal zone or in the republic of panama. (p. 7769)

On Jul 28, 1937, the House voted 149–145 (S 2416). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 154–76, Republicans 5–74, Others 3–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 81 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
149
No
145
Did not vote
127
Date
Jul 28, 1937

By party

  • Democrats154 yes · 76 no · 111 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 74 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 8 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 1 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 pass S. 2416, (p. A. 242), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 28, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-80/to-pass-s-2416-p-a-242-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).