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House roll call 62 · 64th Congress · May 16, 1916

To pass H. RES. 236, providing for the consideration of and debate on H. R. 15455. (p. 8070-1,8076)

On May 16, 1916, the House voted 194–142 (HRE 236). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 202–0, Republicans 2–149, Others 2–6, Independents 1–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
194
No
142
Did not vote
79
Date
May 16, 1916

By party

  • Democrats202 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans2 yes · 149 no · 49 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 6 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 pass H. RES. 236, providing for the…: House Vote, May 16, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-62/to-pass-h-res-236-providing-for-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).