To pass H. R. 4961, (40 stat-217, august 10, 1917), providing further for the national security and defense by encouraging the production, conserving the supply

On Jun 23, 1917, the House voted 365–5 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 192–3, Democrats 179–3, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 365
No: 5
Did not vote: 72
Date: Jun 23, 1917

By party

Democrats179 yes · 3 no · 44 didn’t vote
Republicans192 yes · 3 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Robert Wood R-IN voted no
Jacob Edwin Meeker R-MO voted no
Charles Bonnell Ward R-NY voted no
James Young D-TX voted no
James Luther Slayden D-TX voted no
Atkins Jefferson Mclemore D-TX voted no

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 pass H. R. 4961, (40 stat-217, august 10…: House Vote, Jun 23, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-40/to-pass-h-r-4961-40-stat-217-august (accessed 2026-10-17).