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House roll call 37 · 74th Congress · Apr 11, 1935

To pass H. RES. 197, an open rule permitting 20 hours of debate on H.R. 7260, a bill establishing a system of social security benefits.

On Apr 11, 1935, the House voted 288–103 (HR 7260). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 242–46, Republicans 45–49, Others 1–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 91 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
288
No
103
Did not vote
12
Date
Apr 11, 1935

By party

  • Democrats242 yes · 46 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans45 yes · 49 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 8 no

Who broke with their party

And 11 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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