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House roll call 90 · 65th Congress · Feb 28, 1918

To amend H. R. 9685, by fixing the time at one year beyond the period of the war for the federal control of railroads and transportation systems herein provided

On Feb 28, 1918, the House voted 164–205 (HR 9685). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 8–182, Republicans 161–23, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
164
No
205
Did not vote
75
Date
Feb 28, 1918

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 182 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Republicans161 yes · 23 no · 39 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 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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