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House roll call 227 · 76th Congress · Dec 18, 1940

To override veto of H.R. 6324, an act to provide for expeditious settlement of disputes with the U.S. (walter-logan bill).

On Dec 18, 1940, the House voted 153–127 (HR 6324). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 59–150, Republicans 150–2, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
153
No
127
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 18, 1940

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 150 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 2 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 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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