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House roll call 59 · 64th Congress · May 8, 1916

To amend Senate amendment to H. R. 12766 by eliminating all of section 122 after the word "that" on the 1st line, and inserting in lieu thereof the provision TH

On May 8, 1916, the House voted 173–176 (HR 12766). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 22–178, Republicans 159–7, Others 3–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
173
No
176
Did not vote
69
Date
May 8, 1916

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 178 no · 32 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans159 yes · 7 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 3 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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