To move the previous question on passage of H. RES. 248, providing that upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to move to non concur in gross in

On Sep 11, 1913, the House voted 187–83 (HRE 248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 185–1, Republicans 1–76, Others 0–7, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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: 187
No: 83
Did not vote: 182
Date: Sep 11, 1913

By party

Democrats185 yes · 1 no · 118 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Republicans1 yes · 76 no · 62 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 7 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Bryan Francis Mahan D-CT voted no
John Andrew Peters R-ME voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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