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House roll call 195 · 62nd Congress · Dec 4, 1912

To recommit H. R. 17470, a bill granting pensions to widows and minor children of any officer or enlisted man who served in war with spain or philippine insurre

On Dec 4, 1912, the House voted 25–252 (HR 17470). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–142, Republicans 0–109, Others 0–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 26 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
25
No
252
Did not vote
129
Date
Dec 4, 1912

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 142 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 109 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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