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House roll call 84 · 65th Congress · Feb 20, 1918

To adopt the amendment of the committee of the whole H. R. 1691, to confer jurisdiction on the court of claims to hear and try certain longevity claims relating

On Feb 20, 1918, the House voted 173–141 (HR 1691). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 62–94, Democrats 108–45, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 107 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
173
No
141
Did not vote
141
Date
Feb 20, 1918

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 45 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Republicans62 yes · 94 no · 67 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 27 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt the amendment of the committee of…: House Vote, Feb 20, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-84/to-adopt-the-amendment-of-the-committee-of-the (accessed 2026-10-17).