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House roll call 109 · 65th Congress · Mar 27, 1918

To adopt H. RES. 281, for the immediate consideration of a bill reported from the committee on agriculture as a substitute for H. R. 7795, providing for nationa

On Mar 27, 1918, the House voted 278–40 (HR 7795). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 142–21, Republicans 132–18, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 39 members voted against their own party.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
278
No
40
Did not vote
137
Date
Mar 27, 1918

By party

  • Democrats142 yes · 21 no · 63 didn’t vote
  • Republicans132 yes · 18 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt H. RES. 281, for the immediate…: House Vote, Mar 27, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-109/to-adopt-h-res-281-for-the-immediate-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).