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House roll call 70 · 75th Congress · Jul 20, 1937

To amend H. R. 6336, by refusing to allow a merchant shipping business to file suit against the United States shipping board.

On Jul 20, 1937, the House voted 120–186 (HR 6336). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 61–172, Republicans 55–9, Others 4–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 70 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
120
No
186
Did not vote
141
Date
Jul 20, 1937

By party

  • Democrats61 yes · 172 no · 108 didn’t vote
  • Republicans55 yes · 9 no · 29 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 5 no · 4 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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