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House roll call 169 · 61st Congress · Feb 17, 1911

To move the previous question on the motion to postpone consideration of the conference report on H.R. 28406. (p. 2793-1, 2795-1, 2796-1)

On Feb 17, 1911, the House voted 172–80 (HR 28406). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–80, Democrats 124–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 48 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
172
No
80
Did not vote
150
Date
Feb 17, 1911

By party

  • Democrats124 yes · 0 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 80 no · 94 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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