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House roll call 147 · 65th Congress · May 14, 1918

To pass bill S. 3771, authorizing the President to coordinate or consolidate executive bureaus, agencies and offices, in the interest of economy and the more ef

On May 14, 1918, the House voted 294–2 (S 3771). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 160–0, Republicans 142–2, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
294
No
2
Did not vote
146
Date
May 14, 1918

By party

  • Democrats160 yes · 0 no · 66 didn’t vote
  • Republicans142 yes · 2 no · 79 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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 pass bill S. 3771, authorizing the…: House Vote, May 14, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-147/to-pass-bill-s-3771-authorizing-the-president-to (accessed 2026-10-17).