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House roll call 137 · 64th Congress · Feb 19, 1917

To suspend rules and pass S. J. RES. 50, with amendment, authorizing the secretary of the interior to lease the coal deposits in and under certain public lands

On Feb 19, 1917, the House voted 233–53 (SJR 50). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 113–41, Republicans 117–10, Others 3–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 51 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
233
No
53
Did not vote
155
Date
Feb 19, 1917

By party

  • Democrats113 yes · 41 no · 78 didn’t vote
  • Republicans117 yes · 10 no · 73 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass S. J. RES. 50…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-137/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-s-j-res-50 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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