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House roll call 26 · 65th Congress · May 23, 1917

To recommit H. R. 4280 to the committee on ways and means. (p. 2817)

On May 23, 1917, the House voted 161–247 (HR 4280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–201, Republicans 156–45, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
247
Did not vote
43
Date
May 23, 1917

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 201 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans156 yes · 45 no · 22 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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