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House roll call 70 · 63rd Congress · Dec 12, 1913

To pass H. R. 10138 (38 stat. 1247, 4/24/1914), granting pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows and dependent children of

On Dec 12, 1913, the House voted 239–24 (HR 10138). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 141–25, Republicans 94–0, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 25 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
239
No
24
Did not vote
187
Date
Dec 12, 1913

By party

  • Democrats141 yes · 25 no · 138 didn’t vote
  • Republicans94 yes · 0 no · 45 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 10138 (38 stat. 1247…: House Vote, Dec 12, 1913,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-70/to-pass-h-r-10138-38-stat-1247-4 (accessed 2026-10-17).