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House roll call 54 · 71st Congress · Jun 4, 1930

To pass H.R. 9937, a bill providing for summary prosecution of slight or casual violations of the national prohibition act.

On Jun 4, 1930, the House voted 219–117 (HR 9937). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 175–49, Democrats 58–83, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 members voted against their own party.

During the 71st Congress (1929–1930), Herbert Hoover was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
219
No
117
Did not vote
90
Date
Jun 4, 1930

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 83 no · 35 didn’t vote
  • Republicans175 yes · 49 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 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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