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House roll call 23 · 77th Congress · Apr 23, 1941

To pass H.R. 142, providing that U.S. Clerks, marshalls, and district attorneys of the district of columbia need not live in the district.

On Apr 23, 1941, the House voted 147–134 (HR 142). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 131–32, Republicans 14–99, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 46 members voted against their own party.

During the 77th Congress (1941–1942), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
147
No
134
Did not vote
48
Date
Apr 23, 1941

By party

  • Democrats131 yes · 32 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 99 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

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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