To dispense with further proceedings under the call, made during debate on H. J. RES. 335. (p. 3316-2,3317-2)

On Feb 14, 1917, the House voted 142–85. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 142–0, Republicans 0–86, Others 2–1. 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: 142
No: 85
Did not vote: 210
Date: Feb 14, 1917

By party

Democrats142 yes · 0 no · 90 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 86 no · 114 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 1 no · 5 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 dispense with further proceedings under…: House Vote, Feb 14, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-131/to-dispense-with-further-proceedings-under-the-call-made (accessed 2026-10-17).