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House roll call 39 · 75th Congress · May 20, 1937

To amend H. R. 6958, (p. A. 249), a bill making appropriation for the department of the interior for fiscal year 1938, by increasing appropriations by $2,000,00

On May 20, 1937, the House voted 221–160 (HR 6958). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 219–82, Republicans 5–77, Others 4–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 87 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
221
No
160
Did not vote
52
Date
May 20, 1937

By party

  • Democrats219 yes · 82 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 77 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 8 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 6958, (p. A. 249), a bill…: House Vote, May 20, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-39/to-amend-h-r-6958-p-a-249-a (accessed 2026-10-16).

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