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House roll call 169 · 76th Congress · May 31, 1940

To pass H. RES. 280, rule for consideration of H.R. 6971, a bill to amend the federal home loan bank act, home owners loan act of 1933.

On May 31, 1940, the House voted 205–133 (HRE 280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–20, Republicans 27–126, Others 2–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
205
No
133
Did not vote
38
Date
May 31, 1940

By party

  • Democrats191 yes · 20 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 126 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

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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