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House roll call 91 · 69th Congress · Feb 2, 1927

To pass H. J. RES. 73 authorizing the improvement of the system of overland communications on the seward peninsula, alaska.

On Feb 2, 1927, the House voted 138–117 (HJR 73). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 119–14, Democrats 17–105, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 69th Congress (1925–1926), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
138
No
117
Did not vote
60
Date
Feb 2, 1927

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 105 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans119 yes · 14 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 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 pass H. J. RES. 73 authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 2, 1927,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/69-H-91/to-pass-h-j-res-73-authorizing-the-improvement (accessed 2026-10-16).

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