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House roll call 12 · 75th Congress · Feb 15, 1937

To suspend the rules and pass S. J. RES. 70, (p. Res. 8), relating to participation by the U.S. In the international exposition of paris, 1937.

On Feb 15, 1937, the House voted 245–104 (SJR 70). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 236–32, Republicans 13–74, Others 8–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 members voted against their own party.

During the 75th Congress (1937–1938), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
245
No
104
Did not vote
80
Date
Feb 15, 1937

By party

  • Democrats236 yes · 32 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 74 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 suspend the rules and pass S. J. RES. 70…: House Vote, Feb 15, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-12/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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