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House roll call 121 · 72nd Congress · Feb 28, 1933

To pass H. R. 397, making it in order to resolve into the committee of the whole to consider S. 5122, an act to provide for the purchase and sale of cotton unde

On Feb 28, 1933, the House voted 193–179 (HR 397). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 174–29, Republicans 28–158, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 members voted against their own party.

During the 72nd Congress (1931–1932), Herbert Hoover was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
193
No
179
Did not vote
57
Date
Feb 28, 1933

By party

  • Democrats174 yes · 29 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 158 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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