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House roll call 96 · 75th Congress · Dec 17, 1937

To recommit S. 2475, an act providing for the establishment of fair labor standards in enployments connected with interstate commerce.

On Dec 17, 1937, the House voted 216–198 (S 2475). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 136–183, Republicans 84–6, Others 0–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
216
No
198
Did not vote
17
Date
Dec 17, 1937

By party

  • Democrats136 yes · 183 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 6 no · 3 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 13 no

Who broke with their party

And 62 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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