To refer resolution H. RES. 256, relating to investigation by commission into political assessments and violations of the criminal code respecting same, to the

On Sep 18, 1913, the House voted 208–96 (HRE 256). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 207–1, Republicans 0–91, Others 1–5. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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: 208
No: 96
Did not vote: 148
Date: Sep 18, 1913

By party

Democrats207 yes · 1 no · 96 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 91 no · 48 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 5 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Benjamin Grubb Humphreys D-MS voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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