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House roll call 22 · 65th Congress · May 16, 1917

To recommit H. R. 3545, to the committee of conference with instructions to agree to that portion of the Senate amendment relating to an increase in soldiers pa

On May 16, 1917, the House voted 198–179 (HR 3545). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 150–40, Democrats 45–140, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
198
No
179
Did not vote
76
Date
May 16, 1917

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 140 no · 41 didn’t vote
  • Republicans150 yes · 40 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 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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