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House roll call 169 · 74th Congress · Apr 15, 1936

To pass S.J. RES. 234, a joint resolution authorizing the Senate special committee on the investigation of lobbying activities to employ counsel.

On Apr 15, 1936, the House voted 137–153 (SJR 234). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 139–80, Republicans 2–89, Others 10–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 82 members voted against their own party.

During the 74th Congress (1935–1936), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
137
No
153
Did not vote
121
Date
Apr 15, 1936

By party

  • Democrats139 yes · 80 no · 107 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 89 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others10 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 2 more.

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 S.J. RES. 234, a joint resolution…: House Vote, Apr 15, 1936,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/74-H-169/to-pass-s-j-res-234-a-joint-resolution (accessed 2026-10-16).

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