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House roll call 47 · 68th Congress · Apr 7, 1924

To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8262 (5/24/24), fixing the compensation of officers and employees of the legislative branch of the government. (p. 5752-1)

On Apr 7, 1924, the House voted 207–105 (HR 8262). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 61–94, Republicans 146–9, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
207
No
105
Did not vote
35
Date
Apr 7, 1924

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 94 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans146 yes · 9 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass H.R. 8262…: House Vote, Apr 7, 1924,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-47/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-h-r-8262 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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