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House roll call 237 · 63rd Congress · Jan 12, 1915

To order the previous question on striking out the inacting clause from H. J. RES. 1 which would defeat this resolution to amend the constitution and grant woma

On Jan 12, 1915, the House voted 207–169 (HJR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 193–61, Republicans 13–102, Others 0–6, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
207
No
169
Did not vote
77
Date
Jan 12, 1915

By party

  • Democrats193 yes · 61 no · 50 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans13 yes · 102 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 6 no · 3 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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