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House roll call 61 · 62nd Congress · Jan 24, 1912

To pass H. R. 17595, a bill relating to positions in circuit courts, and amending the 1911 act codifying, revising and amending the laws on the judiciary. (p.1

On Jan 24, 1912, the House voted 147–93 (HR 17595). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 130–10, Republicans 16–83, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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
147
No
93
Did not vote
168
Date
Jan 24, 1912

By party

  • Democrats130 yes · 10 no · 97 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 83 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 1 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 pass H. R. 17595, a bill relating to…: House Vote, Jan 24, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-61/to-pass-h-r-17595-a-bill-relating-to (accessed 2026-10-17).