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House roll call 89 · 74th Congress · Jul 22, 1935

To pass S. 2259 (p.a. 252), a bill to amend the divorce laws in the district of columbia.

On Jul 22, 1935, the House voted 161–98 (S 2259). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–76, Republicans 30–22, Others 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 98 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
161
No
98
Did not vote
26
Date
Jul 22, 1935

By party

  • Democrats123 yes · 76 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 22 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 18 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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