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House roll call 109 · 63rd Congress · Apr 17, 1914

To amend H. R. 15297, by increasing the salary of the clerks who serve the members and delegates of the House Of Representatives. (p.6208, 6843)

On Apr 17, 1914, the House voted 162–179 (HR 15279). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–150, Republicans 77–30, Others 7–0, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
162
No
179
Did not vote
110
Date
Apr 17, 1914

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 150 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans77 yes · 30 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Others7 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 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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