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House roll call 84 · 75th Congress · Aug 13, 1937

To pass H. R. 8202, a bill providing for the reorganization of agencies of the government establishing the department of welfare.

On Aug 13, 1937, the House voted 283–76 (HR 8202). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 262–29, Republicans 18–53, Others 11–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
283
No
76
Did not vote
73
Date
Aug 13, 1937

By party

  • Democrats262 yes · 29 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans18 yes · 53 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 1 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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