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House roll call 136 · 76th Congress · Apr 22, 1940

To amend H.R. 8980 by defining the terms of "residence" in washington, d.c., by amending existing law so as to include income earned in washington as part of TH

On Apr 22, 1940, the House voted 169–92 (HR 8980). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 69–86, Republicans 98–7, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 members voted against their own party.

During the 76th Congress (1939–1940), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
169
No
92
Did not vote
31
Date
Apr 22, 1940

By party

  • Democrats69 yes · 86 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans98 yes · 7 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

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