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House roll call 5 · 70th Congress · Dec 15, 1927

To amend H.R. 1, so as to repeal SEC. 600 (1) of the revenue act of 1926, thereby eliminating a tax on automobiles. (p. 650-2)

On Dec 15, 1927, the House voted 245–151 (HR 1). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 57–160, Democrats 194–0, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
245
No
151
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 15, 1927

By party

  • Democrats194 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 160 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

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 amend H.R. 1, so as to repeal SEC. 600…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1927,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/70-H-5/to-amend-h-r-1-so-as-to-repeal (accessed 2026-10-17).

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