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House roll call 26 · 75th Congress · Apr 15, 1937

To amend H. R. 1507, a bill assuring the equal protection of the laws to all and punishing the crime of lynching, by striking out section 5 and 6 of the bill. T

On Apr 15, 1937, the House voted 139–252 (HR 1507). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 141–173, Republicans 6–75, Others 0–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 147 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
139
No
252
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 15, 1937

By party

  • Democrats141 yes · 173 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 75 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 13 no

Who broke with their party

And 67 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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