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House roll call 193 · 62nd Congress · Aug 22, 1912

To pass S. 7343, a bill authorizing the alabama power corporation to construct, maintain, and operate a dam over the coosa river, alabama. (p.11596)

On Aug 22, 1912, the House voted 94–87 (S 7343). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–35, Republicans 12–52. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 47 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
94
No
87
Did not vote
227
Date
Aug 22, 1912

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 35 no · 120 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 52 no · 105 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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