To recommit H. R. 18956 (n.p.), to the committee on military affairs with instructions to report same back with amendment repealing the authorized increases in

On Feb 16, 1912, the House voted 118–161 (HR 18956). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–160, Republicans 112–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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: 161
Did not vote: 129
Date: Feb 16, 1912

By party

Democrats5 yes · 160 no · 72 didn’t vote
Republicans112 yes · 0 no · 57 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Richmond Pearson Hobson D-AL voted yes
Albert Estopinal D-LA voted yes
Henry Garland Dupré D-LA voted yes
Robert Johns Bulkley D-OH voted yes
George Francis O'Shaunessy D-RI voted yes

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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