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House roll call 87 · 63rd Congress · Feb 18, 1914

On passage of S. 48 (38 stat. 305, app. 3/12/1914), a bill to authorize the President of the United States to locate and operate railroads in the territory of a

On Feb 18, 1914, the House voted 232–86 (S 48). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 156–81, Republicans 85–24, Others 9–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 105 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
232
No
86
Did not vote
97
Date
Feb 18, 1914

By party

  • Democrats156 yes · 81 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans85 yes · 24 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others9 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

And 25 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, “On passage of S. 48 (38 stat. 305, app…: House Vote, Feb 18, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-87/on-passage-of-s-48-38-stat-305-app (accessed 2026-10-17).