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House roll call 124 · 62nd Congress · May 8, 1912

To amend H. R. 17756, a bill amending an act (app. 7/1/1902) providing for the civil government in the philippine islands which amendment provides that the phil

On May 8, 1912, the House voted 188–43 (HR 17756). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 117–22, Republicans 71–20, Others 1–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 42 members voted against their own party.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
188
No
43
Did not vote
176
Date
May 8, 1912

By party

  • Democrats117 yes · 22 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 20 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

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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