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House roll call 26 · 64th Congress · Mar 23, 1916

To amend H. R. 12766 by increasing the number of men from 140,000 to 220,000 men and that not exceeding 45,000 of the force provided in this section shall be di

On Mar 23, 1916, the House voted 191–213 (HR 12766). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 34–180, Republicans 155–34, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 68 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
191
No
213
Did not vote
29
Date
Mar 23, 1916

By party

  • Democrats34 yes · 180 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans155 yes · 34 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no

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 amend H. R. 12766 by increasing the…: House Vote, Mar 23, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-26/to-amend-h-r-12766-by-increasing-the-number (accessed 2026-10-17).