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House roll call 178 · 66th Congress · Mar 17, 1920

To pass H.R. 12724, a bill declaring lincoln's birthday a holiday in district of columbia. (p. 448-1)

On Mar 17, 1920, the House voted 180–114 (HR 12724). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 134–32, Democrats 44–83, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 76 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
180
No
114
Did not vote
157
Date
Mar 17, 1920

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 83 no · 75 didn’t vote
  • Republicans134 yes · 32 no · 82 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 12724, a bill declaring…: House Vote, Mar 17, 1920,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-178/to-pass-h-r-12724-a-bill-declaring-lincolns (accessed 2026-10-17).