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House roll call 138 · 62nd Congress · May 22, 1912

To order the previous question on the motion to recommit H. R. 17756, a bill amending an act temporarily providing for the administration of civil government in

On May 22, 1912, the House voted 118–122 (HR 17756). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 66–80, Republicans 53–42, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 108 members voted against their own party.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
118
No
122
Did not vote
166
Date
May 22, 1912

By party

  • Democrats66 yes · 80 no · 91 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 42 no · 74 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 28 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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