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House roll call 87 · 75th Congress · Aug 19, 1937

To recommit H. RES. 309, a resolution stating that arthur b. Jenks is not entitled to a seat in the House Of Representatives in the 75 TH Congress from the firs

On Aug 19, 1937, the House voted 231–129 (HRE 309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 143–131, Republicans 79–0, Others 11–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
231
No
129
Did not vote
83
Date
Aug 19, 1937

By party

  • Democrats143 yes · 131 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Republicans79 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others11 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 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 recommit H. RES. 309, a resolution…: House Vote, Aug 19, 1937,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/75-H-87/to-recommit-h-res-309-a-resolution-stating-that (accessed 2026-10-13).

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