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House roll call 115 · 64th Congress · Jan 26, 1917

To pass H. R. 20079, a bill making appropriations for the construction, repair, and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors. (p. 2086-1,1377

On Jan 26, 1917, the House voted 221–132 (HR 20079). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 135–49, Republicans 86–88, Others 5–1, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 135 members voted against their own party.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
221
No
132
Did not vote
76
Date
Jan 26, 1917

By party

  • Democrats135 yes · 49 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans86 yes · 88 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 55 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, “To pass H. R. 20079, a bill making…: House Vote, Jan 26, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-115/to-pass-h-r-20079-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).