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House roll call 251 · 62nd Congress · Feb 27, 1913

To adopt the resolution instructing conferees on H.R. 28766, a bill relating to public buildings, to agree to Senate amendment 196, which amendment prohibits au

On Feb 27, 1913, the House voted 86–190. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 67–99, Republicans 19–90, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 86 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
86
No
190
Did not vote
132
Date
Feb 27, 1913

By party

  • Democrats67 yes · 99 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 90 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

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 adopt the resolution instructing…: House Vote, Feb 27, 1913,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-251/to-adopt-the-resolution-instructing-conferees-on-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).