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House roll call 127 · 62nd Congress · May 10, 1912

To amend H. R. 24023, by eliminating clause that any person separated from the classified service under this provision, shall solicit endorsement for reappointm

On May 10, 1912, the House voted 239–35 (HR 24023). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 132–29, Republicans 107–6, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 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
239
No
35
Did not vote
133
Date
May 10, 1912

By party

  • Democrats132 yes · 29 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Republicans107 yes · 6 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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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