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House roll call 83 · 65th Congress · Feb 20, 1918

To order the previous question on H. R. 1691, conferring jurisdiction on the court of claims to hear and try certain longevity claims. (p. 2412)

On Feb 20, 1918, the House voted 261–50 (HR 1691). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 113–41, Democrats 143–9, Others 5–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 50 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
261
No
50
Did not vote
144
Date
Feb 20, 1918

By party

  • Democrats143 yes · 9 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Republicans113 yes · 41 no · 69 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 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 the previous question on H. R…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-83/to-order-the-previous-question-on-h-r-1691 (accessed 2026-10-17).