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House roll call 237 · 65th Congress · Feb 5, 1919

To amend bill H. RES. 506, providing that there shall be paid out of the contingent fund of the house, until otherwise provided by law, additional compensation

On Feb 5, 1919, the House voted 201–71 (HRE 506). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–4, Democrats 62–66, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 66 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
201
No
71
Did not vote
183
Date
Feb 5, 1919

By party

  • Democrats62 yes · 66 no · 98 didn’t vote
  • Republicans135 yes · 4 no · 84 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 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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