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House roll call 157 · 75th Congress · Jun 14, 1938

To pass H. RES. 92, authorizing the speaker to appoint a committee to investigate the allegations that a monopoly or monopolies exist in radio broadcasting. (p

On Jun 14, 1938, the House voted 100–236 (HR 92). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–241, Republicans 76–6, Others 12–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 30 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
100
No
236
Did not vote
27
Date
Jun 14, 1938

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 241 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans76 yes · 6 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Others12 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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