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House roll call 185 · 63rd Congress · Aug 29, 1914

To pass S. 6357 (28 stat. 711, 9/2/1914), authorizing the establishment of war risk insurance in the treasury department. (p.14449-1)

On Aug 29, 1914, the House voted 230–58 (S 6357). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 199–3, Republicans 31–55, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 34 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
230
No
58
Did not vote
158
Date
Aug 29, 1914

By party

  • Democrats199 yes · 3 no · 102 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 55 no · 53 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 2 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 pass S. 6357 (28 stat. 711, 9/2/1914)…: House Vote, Aug 29, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-H-185/to-pass-s-6357-28-stat-711-9-2 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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