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House roll call 238 · 62nd Congress · Feb 12, 1913

To dispense with proceedings under calendar wednesday, and proceed to consideration of appropriations bills. Of appropriation bills. (p.3043-2)

On Feb 12, 1913, the House voted 134–121. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–38, Republicans 19–84, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 57 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
134
No
121
Did not vote
150
Date
Feb 12, 1913

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 38 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 84 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To dispense with proceedings under calendar…: House Vote, Feb 12, 1913,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-238/to-dispense-with-proceedings-under-calendar-wednesday-and-proceed (accessed 2026-10-17).