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House roll call 196 · 74th Congress · May 22, 1936

To pass S. 3531 (p.a. 678), a bill amending the act entitled "an act for the control of floods on the mississippi river and its tributaries . . ." approved on m

On May 22, 1936, the House voted 162–155 (S 3531). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 161–81, Republicans 9–74, Others 1–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
162
No
155
Did not vote
106
Date
May 22, 1936

By party

  • Democrats161 yes · 81 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 74 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 9 no

Who broke with their party

And 10 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. 3531 (p.a. 678), a bill amending…: House Vote, May 22, 1936,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/74-H-196/to-pass-s-3531-p-a-678-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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