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House roll call 76 · 63rd Congress · Jan 21, 1914

To limit time of debate on H. R. 1739, a bill authorizing the President of the U.S. To locate, construct and operate railroads in the territory of alaska and f

On Jan 21, 1914, the House voted 283–66 (HR 1739). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 208–30, Republicans 70–32, Others 4–4, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 62 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
283
No
66
Did not vote
104
Date
Jan 21, 1914

By party

  • Democrats208 yes · 30 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans70 yes · 32 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 4 no · 1 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 limit time of debate on H. R. 1739, a…: House Vote, Jan 21, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-76/to-limit-time-of-debate-on-h-r-1739 (accessed 2026-10-17).