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House roll call 62 · 75th Congress · Jul 8, 1937

To amend H. R. 3408, (p. A. 212), a bill amending the civil service act of january, 1883, by providing for the dismissal of married persons if they are employed

On Jul 8, 1937, the House voted 138–203 (HR 3408). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 128–138, Republicans 11–59, Others 1–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 139 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
138
No
203
Did not vote
102
Date
Jul 8, 1937

By party

  • Democrats128 yes · 138 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 59 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 8 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 59 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. 3408, (p. A. 212), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-62/to-amend-h-r-3408-p-a-212-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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