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House roll call 86 · 78th Congress · Dec 8, 1943

To pass H.J.RES. 171, allowing duty-free importation for 90 days, of certain grains and other products used as poultry and livestock feed.

On Dec 8, 1943, the House voted 255–55 (HJR 171). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 109–52, Democrats 144–3, Others 3–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 55 members voted against their own party.

During the 78th Congress (1943–1944), Franklin D. Roosevelt was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
255
No
55
Did not vote
49
Date
Dec 8, 1943

By party

  • Democrats144 yes · 3 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans109 yes · 52 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 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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