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House roll call 91 · 74th Congress · Jul 24, 1935

To recommit H.R. 8870 (p.a. 401), the federal alcohol administration act, to the committee on ways and means with instructions to amend it by providing that no

On Jul 24, 1935, the House voted 124–211 (HR 8870). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 41–228, Republicans 92–1, Others 9–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
124
No
211
Did not vote
16
Date
Jul 24, 1935

By party

  • Democrats41 yes · 228 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans92 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

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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