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House roll call 82 · 65th Congress · Feb 20, 1918

To order engrossment and third reading of H. J. RES. 70, authorizing the erection on the public grounds in washington d.c., of a statue of james buchanan.

On Feb 20, 1918, the House voted 217–119 (HJR 70). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 175–1, Republicans 44–123, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 45 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
217
No
119
Did not vote
107
Date
Feb 20, 1918

By party

  • Democrats175 yes · 1 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 123 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 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 order engrossment and third reading of H…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-82/to-order-engrossment-and-third-reading-of-h-j (accessed 2026-10-17).