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House roll call 123 · 76th Congress · Mar 25, 1940

For the house to resolve itself into the committee of the whole house for the consideration of H.R. 8980, a bill to provide revenue for the district of columbia

On Mar 25, 1940, the House voted 107–197 (HR 8980). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 96–75, Republicans 11–120, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 members voted against their own party.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
107
No
197
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 25, 1940

By party

  • Democrats96 yes · 75 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 120 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “For the house to resolve itself into the…: House Vote, Mar 25, 1940,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/76-H-123/for-the-house-to-resolve-itself-into-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).