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House roll call 58 · 65th Congress · Dec 7, 1917

To adopt S. J. RES. 111, (40 stat-429, dec. 7, 1917), declaring that a state of war exists between the imperial and royal austro-hungarian government and the go

On Dec 7, 1917, the House voted 365–1 (SJR 111). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 196–0, Republicans 192–1, Others 5–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
1
Did not vote
60
Date
Dec 7, 1917

By party

  • Democrats196 yes · 0 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans192 yes · 1 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt S. J. RES. 111, (40 stat-429, dec…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-58/to-adopt-s-j-res-111-40-stat-429 (accessed 2026-10-17).