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House roll call 79 · 65th Congress · Feb 8, 1918

That the house resolve into the committee of the whole motion made during debate on H. R. 9314, making appropriations for the diplomatic and consular service fo

On Feb 8, 1918, the House voted 136–199 (HR 9314). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 110–62, Republicans 24–134, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 86 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
136
No
199
Did not vote
120
Date
Feb 8, 1918

By party

  • Democrats110 yes · 62 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 134 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 6 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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