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House roll call 196 · 62nd Congress · Dec 9, 1912

To adopt a resolution providing for an inquiry as to the purchase of the home of thomas jefferson at monticello, VA. (p.346)

On Dec 9, 1912, the House voted 101–141 (HRE 740). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 78–76, Republicans 23–68, Others 1–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 99 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
101
No
141
Did not vote
161
Date
Dec 9, 1912

By party

  • Democrats78 yes · 76 no · 83 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 68 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

And 19 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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Capitol Receipts, “To adopt a resolution providing for an…: House Vote, Dec 9, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-196/to-adopt-a-resolution-providing-for-an-inquiry-as (accessed 2026-10-16).

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