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House roll call 86 · 75th Congress · Aug 18, 1937

To pass S. 1685, (p. A. 412), a bill providing financial assistance to states for the elimination of substandard housing, urban renewal, for reduction of unempl

On Aug 18, 1937, the House voted 275–86 (S 1685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–41, Republicans 25–52, Others 12–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
275
No
86
Did not vote
72
Date
Aug 18, 1937

By party

  • Democrats245 yes · 41 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 52 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others12 yes · 0 no · 1 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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