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House roll call 28 · 70th Congress · Mar 9, 1928

To pass S.J.RES. 47, a bill proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States fixing the commencement of the terms of President, vice President an

On Mar 9, 1928, the House voted 209–157 (SJR 47). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 98–109, Democrats 124–57, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 155 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
209
No
157
Did not vote
53
Date
Mar 9, 1928

By party

  • Democrats124 yes · 57 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 109 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 75 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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