To resolve into the committee of the whole for the consideration of H. R. 7730, a bill authorizing the President to appoint up to six administrative assistants.

On Jul 27, 1937, the House voted 261–71 (HR 7730). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 261–4, Republicans 3–79, Others 11–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 7 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: 261
No: 71
Did not vote: 87
Date: Jul 27, 1937

By party

Democrats261 yes · 4 no · 76 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 79 no · 11 didn’t vote
Others11 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Usher Lloyd Burdick R-ND voted yes
William Lemke R-ND voted yes
Frank Crowther R-NY voted yes
Arthur Philip Lamneck D-OH voted no
William Albert Ashbrook D-OH voted no
Joseph Anthony Gray D-PA voted no
Richard Mifflin Kleberg Sr. D-TX voted no

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 resolve into the committee of the whole…: House Vote, Jul 27, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-77/to-resolve-into-the-committee-of-the-whole-for (accessed 2026-10-17).