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House roll call 17 · 65th Congress · May 4, 1917

To amend H. R. 291, by prohibiting the wilfull publishing of any information relating to national defense that may be useful to the enemy during any national em

On May 4, 1917, the House voted 191–185 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 24–166, Democrats 169–20, Others 2–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 44 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
191
No
185
Did not vote
70
Date
May 4, 1917

By party

  • Democrats169 yes · 20 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 166 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no

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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