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House roll call 156 · 63rd Congress · Jul 8, 1914

To recommit H. R. 8428 to the committee on the election of President, vice President and representatives in Congress with instructions to eliminate the phrase "

On Jul 8, 1914, the House voted 104–102 (HR 8428). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 53–92, Republicans 45–9, Others 6–0, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 62 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
104
No
102
Did not vote
247
Date
Jul 8, 1914

By party

  • Democrats53 yes · 92 no · 159 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans45 yes · 9 no · 85 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 3 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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