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House roll call 279 · 66th Congress · Feb 7, 1921

To suspend the rules of the house and pass H.R. 15836, (41 stat 1145, app. 2-26-21), a bill amending the 1920 transportation act. (p. 2736-1)

On Feb 7, 1921, the House voted 220–111 (HR 15836). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 175–23, Democrats 52–89, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 75 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
220
No
111
Did not vote
112
Date
Feb 7, 1921

By party

  • Democrats52 yes · 89 no · 61 didn’t vote
  • Republicans175 yes · 23 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

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 suspend the rules of the house and pass…: House Vote, Feb 7, 1921,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-279/to-suspend-the-rules-of-the-house-and-pass (accessed 2026-10-17).