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House roll call 137 · 75th Congress · May 17, 1938

To amend H. R. 9284, the omnibus war claims bill, by striking title six, for the relief of stanley a. Jerman.

On May 17, 1938, the House voted 83–216 (S 1242). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–199, Republicans 58–7, Others 1–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
83
No
216
Did not vote
27
Date
May 17, 1938

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 199 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans58 yes · 7 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 11 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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