H.R. 30566, for the apportionment of representatives in Congress among the several states under the 13th decennial census, by providing that in case of an incre

On Feb 9, 1911, the House voted 158–161 (HR 30566). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–161, Democrats 158–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 158
No: 161
Did not vote: 83
Date: Feb 9, 1911

By party

Democrats158 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 161 no · 61 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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