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House roll call 78 · 71st Congress · Jan 15, 1931

To recommit to committee on appropriations, H.R. 15593 (feb. 23, 1931), a bill making appropriations for military and non-military activities of the war departm

On Jan 15, 1931, the House voted 59–271 (HR 15593). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 32–180, Democrats 27–92, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 59 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
59
No
271
Did not vote
124
Date
Jan 15, 1931

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 92 no · 57 didn’t vote
  • Republicans32 yes · 180 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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 recommit to committee on appropriations…: House Vote, Jan 15, 1931,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/71-H-78/to-recommit-to-committee-on-appropriations-h-r-15593 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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