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House roll call 240 · 63rd Congress · Jan 13, 1915

To amend H. R. 4899, by requiring all contracts using the word "barrel" to mean a barrel complying with this act, which may be branded "United States standard b

On Jan 13, 1915, the House voted 62–240 (HR 4899). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 45–165, Republicans 17–70, Others 0–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 62 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
62
No
240
Did not vote
151
Date
Jan 13, 1915

By party

  • Democrats45 yes · 165 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans17 yes · 70 no · 52 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 4 no · 5 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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