To pass H. R. 6551, (p. A. 163), a bill establishing a civilian conservation corps.

On May 12, 1937, the House voted 389–7 (HR 6551). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 304–2, Republicans 73–6, Others 13–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 389
No: 7
Did not vote: 49
Date: May 12, 1937

By party

Democrats304 yes · 2 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans73 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
Others13 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Earl Cory Michener R-MI voted no
Clare Eugene Hoffman R-MI voted no
Fred Lewis Crawford R-MI voted no
Ross Alexander Collins D-MS voted no
Martin John Kennedy D-NY voted no
Francis Dugan Culkin R-NY voted no
John Taber R-NY voted no
James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. R-NY voted no

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 pass H. R. 6551, (p. A. 163), a bill…: House Vote, May 12, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-35/to-pass-h-r-6551-p-a-163-a (accessed 2026-10-17).