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House roll call 20 · 64th Congress · Mar 7, 1916

To pass H. RES. 158, providing for consideration of H. RES. 147. (p. 3689-1,3699)

On Mar 7, 1916, the House voted 271–137 (HRE 158). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–13, Republicans 75–120, Others 1–7, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 88 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
271
No
137
Did not vote
25
Date
Mar 7, 1916

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans75 yes · 120 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 7 no

Who broke with their party

And 8 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. RES. 158, providing for…: House Vote, Mar 7, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-20/to-pass-h-res-158-providing-for-consideration-of (accessed 2026-10-17).