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House roll call 172 · 65th Congress · Jun 29, 1918

To pass, over the presidents veto, H. R. 7237. (p. 8517-2)

On Jun 29, 1918, the House voted 114–186 (HR 7237). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–157, Republicans 122–39, Others 1–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
114
No
186
Did not vote
118
Date
Jun 29, 1918

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 157 no · 55 didn’t vote
  • Republicans122 yes · 39 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 4 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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