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House roll call 179 · 63rd Congress · Aug 12, 1914

To pass H. R. 12796, a bill providing for the removal of the botanic garden to rock creek park and for its transfer to the department of agriculture. (p.13654-

On Aug 12, 1914, the House voted 137–88 (HR 12796). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 71–86, Republicans 62–2, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 73 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
137
No
88
Did not vote
227
Date
Aug 12, 1914

By party

  • Democrats71 yes · 86 no · 147 didn’t vote
  • Republicans62 yes · 2 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 4 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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