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House roll call 24 · 65th Congress · May 23, 1917

To amend H. R. 4280, by prohibiting the collection of five per cent tax until the manufacturers enumerated shall have earned a profit of eight per cent upon the

On May 23, 1917, the House voted 173–235 (HR 4280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–174, Republicans 143–57, Others 2–4. 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
173
No
235
Did not vote
47
Date
May 23, 1917

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 174 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans143 yes · 57 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no

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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 4280, by prohibiting the…: House Vote, May 23, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-24/to-amend-h-r-4280-by-prohibiting-the-collection (accessed 2026-10-17).