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House roll call 140 · 62nd Congress · May 23, 1912

To recommit with instructions H. R. 21969 (37 stat. 560, app. 8/24/1912), a bill providing for opening maintaining, protecting, and operating the panama canal,

On May 23, 1912, the House voted 63–205 (HR 21969). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 44–115, Republicans 20–90, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 64 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
63
No
205
Did not vote
138
Date
May 23, 1912

By party

  • Democrats44 yes · 115 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 90 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit with instructions H. R. 21969…: House Vote, May 23, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-140/to-recommit-with-instructions-h-r-21969-37-stat (accessed 2026-10-14).

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