On choice of considering the panama canal exposition resolution, H.J. RES. 216, or, the new orleans, louisiana international exposition to celebrate the opening

On Jan 31, 1911, the House voted 188–0 (HJR 216). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 184–0, Democrats 163–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 188
No: 0
Did not vote: 55
Date: Jan 31, 1911

By party

Democrats163 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans184 yes · 0 no · 38 didn’t vote

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, “On choice of considering the panama canal…: House Vote, Jan 31, 1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-H-154/on-choice-of-considering-the-panama-canal-exposition-resolution (accessed 2026-10-17).