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House roll call 27 · 70th Congress · Mar 7, 1928

To pass H.R. 9830, (p. 297, app. 4-21-28), a bill authorizing the great falls bridge co. To construct and operate a bridge across the potomac river at or near g

On Mar 7, 1928, the House voted 321–12 (HR 9830). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 169–7, Democrats 151–5, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 70th Congress (1927–1928), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
321
No
12
Did not vote
111
Date
Mar 7, 1928

By party

  • Democrats151 yes · 5 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 7 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 9830, (p. 297, app. 4-21-28), a…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1928,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-H-27/to-pass-h-r-9830-p-297-app-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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