To pass H.R. 7594, (41 stat 283, 9-3-19), a bill relating to the creation of the office of general of the U.S. Armies. (p. 4468-1)

On Aug 28, 1919, the House voted 275–5 (HR 7594). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 153–1, Democrats 120–4, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 275
No: 5
Did not vote: 173
Date: Aug 28, 1919

By party

Democrats120 yes · 4 no · 78 didn’t vote
Republicans153 yes · 1 no · 94 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Robert Young Thomas Jr. D-KY voted no
Riley Joseph Wilson D-LA voted no
Thomas David Schall R-MN voted no
Thomas Terry (Tom) Connally D-TX voted no
John Marvin Jones D-TX 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. 7594, (41 stat 283, 9-3-19), a…: House Vote, Aug 28, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-75/to-pass-h-r-7594-41-stat-283-9 (accessed 2026-10-17).