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House roll call 8 · 75th Congress · Feb 8, 1937

To amend H. R. 148, (p. A. 119) a bill repealing a proviso relating to teaching or advocating communism in the public schools of the district of columbia, by wi

On Feb 8, 1937, the House voted 233–116 (HR 148). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 169–98, Republicans 64–7, Others 1–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 105 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
233
No
116
Did not vote
96
Date
Feb 8, 1937

By party

  • Democrats169 yes · 98 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 7 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 12 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 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. 148, (p. A. 119) a bill…: House Vote, Feb 8, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-8/to-amend-h-r-148-p-a-119-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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