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House roll call 96 · 73rd Congress · Apr 17, 1934

To adopt the conference report on H.R. 8402, (p.l. 169), placing the cotton industry on a sound commercial basis, to prevent unfair competition and practices in

On Apr 17, 1934, the House voted 235–105 (HR 8402). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 258–35, Republicans 8–104, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 43 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
235
No
105
Did not vote
36
Date
Apr 17, 1934

By party

  • Democrats258 yes · 35 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 104 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Others4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the conference report on H.R. 8402…: House Vote, Apr 17, 1934,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/73-H-96/to-adopt-the-conference-report-on-h-r-8402 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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