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House roll call 97 · 65th Congress · Mar 12, 1918

To pass H. R. 9248, preventing extortion, and imposing taxes upon certain incomes in the district of columbia. (p. 3390-1)

On Mar 12, 1918, the House voted 221–101 (HR 9248). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 152–18, Republicans 72–89, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 90 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
221
No
101
Did not vote
121
Date
Mar 12, 1918

By party

  • Democrats152 yes · 18 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans72 yes · 89 no · 62 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 10 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 pass H. R. 9248, preventing extortion…: House Vote, Mar 12, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-97/to-pass-h-r-9248-preventing-extortion-and-imposing (accessed 2026-10-17).