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House roll call 57 · 65th Congress · Oct 10, 1917

To concur in amendment H. R. 5723, the war risk insurance bill, said amendment fixing the rate of pension at $25.00 per month to be paid a widow of an officer o

On Oct 10, 1917, the House voted 176–78 (HR 5723). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–81, Republicans 113–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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
176
No
78
Did not vote
193
Date
Oct 10, 1917

By party

  • Democrats65 yes · 81 no · 80 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 0 no · 110 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 3 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 concur in amendment H. R. 5723, the war…: House Vote, Oct 10, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-57/to-concur-in-amendment-h-r-5723-the-war (accessed 2026-10-17).