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House roll call 239 · 63rd Congress · Jan 13, 1915

To amend H. R. 4899 (38 stat. 1186, 3/4/1915), a bill fixing a standard barrel for fruits, vegetables and other dry commodities, by eliminating a proviso exempt

On Jan 13, 1915, the House voted 94–219 (HR 4899). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 74–146, Republicans 20–68, Others 0–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 94 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
94
No
219
Did not vote
140
Date
Jan 13, 1915

By party

  • Democrats74 yes · 146 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans20 yes · 68 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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 amend H. R. 4899 (38 stat. 1186…: House Vote, Jan 13, 1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-239/to-amend-h-r-4899-38-stat-1186-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).