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House roll call 114 · 63rd Congress · Apr 20, 1914

To pass H. J. RES. 251 (38 stat. 770, 4/22/1914), justifying the employment by the President of the armed forces of the U.S. In enforcing certain demands made

On Apr 20, 1914, the House voted 337–37 (HJR 251). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 245–5, Republicans 84–30, Others 8–1, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 35 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
337
No
37
Did not vote
79
Date
Apr 20, 1914

By party

  • Democrats245 yes · 5 no · 54 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans84 yes · 30 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 1 no

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 pass H. J. RES. 251 (38 stat. 770…: House Vote, Apr 20, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-114/to-pass-h-j-res-251-38-stat-770 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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