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House roll call 86 · 73rd Congress · Mar 19, 1934

To pass H.R. 8402, (p.l. 169), placing the cotton industry on a sound commercial basis, preventing unfair competition and practices in putting cotton into the c

On Mar 19, 1934, the House voted 251–115 (HR 8402). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 250–30, Republicans 8–97, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 38 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

251

No

115

Did not vote

56

Date

Mar 19, 1934

From Voteview roll call records.