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House roll call 257 · 63rd Congress · Feb 15, 1915

To adjourn in order to determine whether a quorum is present to continue consideration of the bill H. R. 12292.

On Feb 15, 1915, the House voted 34–184. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–110, Republicans 1–69, Others 0–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 34 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
34
No
184
Did not vote
235
Date
Feb 15, 1915

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 110 no · 161 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans1 yes · 69 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 5 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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