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House roll call 137 · 65th Congress · May 6, 1918

To suspend the rules and pass bill H.R. 9959, (40 stat-603, june 10, 1918), amending an act entitled "an act granting pensions to certain enlisted men, soldiers

On May 6, 1918, the House voted 242–46 (HR 29959). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 107–46, Republicans 137–0, Others 4–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 46 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
242
No
46
Did not vote
161
Date
May 6, 1918

By party

  • Democrats107 yes · 46 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans137 yes · 0 no · 86 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 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 suspend the rules and pass bill H.R…: House Vote, May 6, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-137/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-bill-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).