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House roll call 266 · 65th Congress · Mar 3, 1919

To adopt bill H. R. 606, directing the clerk of the house to pay out of the contingent fund of the house, until otherwise provided for, extra compensation to wi

On Mar 3, 1919, the House voted 178–135 (HR 606). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–114, Democrats 133–19, Others 3–2. 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
178
No
135
Did not vote
142
Date
Mar 3, 1919

By party

  • Democrats133 yes · 19 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 114 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt bill H. R. 606, directing the clerk…: House Vote, Mar 3, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-266/to-adopt-bill-h-r-606-directing-the-clerk (accessed 2026-10-17).