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House roll call 192 · 62nd Congress · Aug 22, 1912

To amend S. 7343, a bill authorizing the alabama power company to construct, maintain, and operate a dam across the coosa river, alabama, by eliminating section

On Aug 22, 1912, the House voted 89–98 (S 7343). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 47–78, Republicans 44–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 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
89
No
98
Did not vote
217
Date
Aug 22, 1912

By party

  • Democrats47 yes · 78 no · 112 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 22 no · 103 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 amend S. 7343, a bill authorizing the…: House Vote, Aug 22, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-192/to-amend-s-7343-a-bill-authorizing-the-alabama (accessed 2026-10-17).