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House roll call 25 · 65th Congress · May 23, 1917

To amend in the nature of a substitute for section 1201, H. R. 4280, by reducing the rates for second class mail and applying to that class the zone system now

On May 23, 1917, the House voted 256–150 (HR 4280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–21, Republicans 71–127, Others 4–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 92 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
256
No
150
Did not vote
49
Date
May 23, 1917

By party

  • Democrats181 yes · 21 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans71 yes · 127 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 12 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 in the nature of a substitute for…: House Vote, May 23, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-25/to-amend-in-the-nature-of-a-substitute-for (accessed 2026-10-17).