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House roll call 19 · 65th Congress · May 4, 1917

To pass H. R. 291. (p. 1141)

On May 4, 1917, the House voted 260–107 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 172–10, Republicans 86–96, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 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
260
No
107
Did not vote
85
Date
May 4, 1917

By party

  • Democrats172 yes · 10 no · 44 didn’t vote
  • Republicans86 yes · 96 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no

Who broke with their party

And 16 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 pass H. R. 291. (p. 1141): House Vote, May 4, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-19/to-pass-h-r-291-p-1141 (accessed 2026-10-17).