To pass H.R. 10378, (41 stat 988, 6-5-20), a bill relating to promotion of the american merchant marine, to repeal certain emergency legislation, and provide fo

On Nov 8, 1919, the House voted 240–8 (HR 10378). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 135–4, Democrats 103–3, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 members voted against their own party.

During the 66th Congress (1919–1920), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 240
No: 8
Did not vote: 205
Date: Nov 8, 1919

By party

Democrats103 yes · 3 no · 96 didn’t vote
Republicans135 yes · 4 no · 109 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Huddleston D-AL voted no
Edward John King R-IL voted no
John Miller Baer R-ND voted no
George Morley Young R-ND voted no
Anthony Jerome Griffin D-NY voted no
Patrick Mclane D-PA voted no
Clifford Ellsworth Randall R-WI voted no

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. 10378, (41 stat 988, 6-5-20), a…: House Vote, Nov 8, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-124/to-pass-h-r-10378-41-stat-988-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).