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House roll call 257 · 65th Congress · Feb 28, 1919

To amend bill H. R. 16187, making appropriations to supply deficiencies in appropriations for the fiscal year ending june 30, 1919 and prior fiscal years and fo

On Feb 28, 1919, the House voted 229–120 (HR 16187). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 58–115, Republicans 169–3, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
229
No
120
Did not vote
104
Date
Feb 28, 1919

By party

  • Democrats58 yes · 115 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Republicans169 yes · 3 no · 51 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no

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 amend bill H. R. 16187, making…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-257/to-amend-bill-h-r-16187-making-appropriations-to (accessed 2026-10-17).