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House roll call 153 · 65th Congress · May 23, 1918

To amend bill H. R. 11945, enabling the SEC. Of agriculture to carry out during fiscal year 1919 the purposes of an act entitled "an act to provide further for

On May 23, 1918, the House voted 178–135 (HR 11945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 81–89, Republicans 101–49, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 130 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
178
No
135
Did not vote
129
Date
May 23, 1918

By party

  • Democrats81 yes · 89 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans101 yes · 49 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

And 50 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 amend bill H. R. 11945, enabling the SEC…: House Vote, May 23, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-153/to-amend-bill-h-r-11945-enabling-the-sec (accessed 2026-10-17).