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House roll call 45 · 65th Congress · Jul 31, 1917

To move the previous question on H. RES. 126, providing that H. R. 4285, making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public w

On Jul 31, 1917, the House voted 198–93 (HRE 126). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 145–17, Republicans 59–83, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
198
No
93
Did not vote
146
Date
Jul 31, 1917

By party

  • Democrats145 yes · 17 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Republicans59 yes · 83 no · 81 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 move the previous question on H. RES…: House Vote, Jul 31, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-45/to-move-the-previous-question-on-h-res-126 (accessed 2026-10-17).