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House roll call 137 · 62nd Congress · May 20, 1912

To recommit to the committee on territories H. R. 18041, (37 stat. 243, app. 8/1/1912), a bill granting a street railway franchise in the district of south hilo

On May 20, 1912, the House voted 29–192 (HR 18041). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 23–110, Republicans 6–83, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 29 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
29
No
192
Did not vote
185
Date
May 20, 1912

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 110 no · 104 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 83 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit to the committee on territories…: House Vote, May 20, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-137/to-recommit-to-the-committee-on-territories-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).