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House roll call 98 · 64th Congress · Dec 11, 1916

To pass H. R. 15617, a bill relating to the establishment of fish hatcheries and fish cultural stations in the state of ala., la., fla., ga., s. C., or n. C., m

On Dec 11, 1916, the House voted 188–159 (HR 15617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 125–52, Republicans 59–104, Others 4–2, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 111 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
188
No
159
Did not vote
94
Date
Dec 11, 1916

By party

  • Democrats125 yes · 52 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans59 yes · 104 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 31 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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