To pass H.R. 8778, (41 stat 371, 12-24-19), a bill amending and modifying the war risk insurance act. (p. 5351-1)

On Sep 13, 1919, the House voted 240–0 (HR 8778). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 126–0, Democrats 111–0, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

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

Yes: 240
No: 0
Did not vote: 213
Date: Sep 13, 1919

By party

Democrats111 yes · 0 no · 91 didn’t vote
Republicans126 yes · 0 no · 122 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 8778, (41 stat 371, 12-24-19)…: House Vote, Sep 13, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-81/to-pass-h-r-8778-41-stat-371-12 (accessed 2026-10-17).