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House roll call 143 · 65th Congress · May 11, 1918

To recommit bill H. R. 8938, to the committee on the judiciary with instructions to report the bill back with an amendment that the rules and regulations govern

On May 11, 1918, the House voted 117–142 (HR 8938). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 17–135, Republicans 106–12, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
117
No
142
Did not vote
183
Date
May 11, 1918

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 135 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans106 yes · 12 no · 105 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 4 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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