To pass H.R. 7966, authorizing the postmaster general to accept and use equipment, landing fields, men and material of the war department for carrying the mail

On Feb 24, 1934, the House voted 249–81 (HR 7966). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 246–1, Republicans 11–90, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 73rd Congress (1933–1934), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 249
No: 81
Did not vote: 93
Date: Feb 24, 1934

By party

Democrats246 yes · 1 no · 74 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 90 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Isabella Selmes Greenway D-AZ voted no
Richard Joseph Welch R-CA voted yes
Fred Cramer Gilchrist R-IA voted yes
Roy Orchard Woodruff R-MI voted yes
William Francis James R-MI voted yes
Clarence John Mcleod R-MI voted yes
Ray Park Chase R-MN voted yes
Theodore Christianson R-MN voted yes
William Lemke R-ND voted yes
Isaac Hoffer Doutrich R-PA voted yes
Melville Clyde Kelly R-PA voted yes
Gerald John Boileau R-WI voted yes

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 pass H.R. 7966, authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 24, 1934,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/73-H-76/to-pass-h-r-7966-authorizing-the-postmaster-general (accessed 2026-10-14).