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House roll call 85 · 75th Congress · Aug 18, 1937

To recommit S. 1685, (p. A. 412), a bill providing financial assistence to the states and their political subdivisions for the elimination of unsafe and unsanit

On Aug 18, 1937, the House voted 140–221 (S 1685). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 59–228, Republicans 78–1, Others 12–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 60 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
140
No
221
Did not vote
68
Date
Aug 18, 1937

By party

  • Democrats59 yes · 228 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans78 yes · 1 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 1 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit S. 1685, (p. A. 412), a bill…: House Vote, Aug 18, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-85/to-recommit-s-1685-p-a-412-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-13).

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