To issue warrants for the arrest of the absentees, made during debate on H. J. RES. 335. (p. 3316-1)

On Feb 14, 1917, the House voted 112–77. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 111–0, Republicans 0–78, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 112
No: 77
Did not vote: 250
Date: Feb 14, 1917

By party

Democrats111 yes · 0 no · 121 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 78 no · 122 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 issue warrants for the arrest of the…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-130/to-issue-warrants-for-the-arrest-of-the-absentees (accessed 2026-10-17).