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House roll call 29 · 70th Congress · Mar 12, 1928

To amend S. 231, (45 stat. 373, app. 3-28-28), a bill continuing for one year the powers and authority of the federal radio commission under the radio act of 19

On Mar 12, 1928, the House voted 235–135 (S 2317). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 86–115, Democrats 154–28, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 114 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
235
No
135
Did not vote
58
Date
Mar 12, 1928

By party

  • Democrats154 yes · 28 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 115 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 34 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 231, (45 stat. 373, app…: House Vote, Mar 12, 1928,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-H-29/to-amend-s-231-45-stat-373-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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