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House roll call 274 · 66th Congress · Jan 28, 1921

To agree to the amendment to H.R. 15901, a bill granting pensions to civil war veterans, their widows or children, which amendment provides the payment of $50 m

On Jan 28, 1921, the House voted 53–205 (HR 15901). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 33–114, Democrats 17–91, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 50 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
53
No
205
Did not vote
195
Date
Jan 28, 1921

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 91 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 114 no · 101 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 agree to the amendment to H.R. 15901, a…: House Vote, Jan 28, 1921,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-274/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-15901 (accessed 2026-10-17).