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House roll call 224 · 65th Congress · Jan 20, 1919

To pass H. R. 13440, transferring jurisdiction and control over battle mountain sanatarium, the national home for disabled volunteer soldiers, to the secretary

On Jan 20, 1919, the House voted 161–92 (HR 13440). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 122–3, Republicans 37–87, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 40 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
161
No
92
Did not vote
201
Date
Jan 20, 1919

By party

  • Democrats122 yes · 3 no · 101 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 87 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 13440, transferring…: House Vote, Jan 20, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-224/to-pass-h-r-13440-transferring-jurisdiction-and-control (accessed 2026-10-17).