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House roll call 12 · 65th Congress · Apr 19, 1917

To pass H. R. 2338, (april 25, 1917), authorizing the detail of additional officers to the hydrographic office. (p. 857)

On Apr 19, 1917, the House voted 262–95 (HR 2338). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–10, Republicans 84–85, Others 3–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 94 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
262
No
95
Did not vote
96
Date
Apr 19, 1917

By party

  • Democrats176 yes · 10 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans84 yes · 85 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 14 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 2338, (april 25, 1917)…: House Vote, Apr 19, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-12/to-pass-h-r-2338-april-25-1917-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-17).