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House roll call 63 · 75th Congress · Jul 8, 1937

To pass H. R. 3408, (p. A. 212), a bill amending the civil service act of jan. 1883.

On Jul 8, 1937, the House voted 205–129 (HR 3408). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 140–121, Republicans 59–10, Others 8–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
205
No
129
Did not vote
109
Date
Jul 8, 1937

By party

  • Democrats140 yes · 121 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 10 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 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 pass H. R. 3408, (p. A. 212), a bill…: House Vote, Jul 8, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-63/to-pass-h-r-3408-p-a-212-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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