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House roll call 56 · 75th Congress · Jun 22, 1937

To pass H. R. 2271, a bill setting up a court to judically try the question of the good behavior of a federal judge against whom impeachment charges have been p

On Jun 22, 1937, the House voted 220–126 (HR 2771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 215–63, Republicans 8–68, Others 6–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 71 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
220
No
126
Did not vote
83
Date
Jun 22, 1937

By party

  • Democrats215 yes · 63 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 68 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 4 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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