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House roll call 186 · 61st Congress · Feb 25, 1911

To suspend the rules and agree to conference report on the bill H.R. 31856 (36 stat 966, 3/2/1911), making appropriations for the expenses of the government of

On Feb 25, 1911, the House voted 160–114 (HR 31856). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 140–8, Democrats 20–106. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
160
No
114
Did not vote
128
Date
Feb 25, 1911

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 106 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans140 yes · 8 no · 74 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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