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House roll call 144 · 64th Congress · Feb 28, 1917

To agree to the rule that immediately upon adoption of H. RES. 434, providing for the consideration of S. 706, the house shall resolve itself into the committee

On Feb 28, 1917, the House voted 159–231 (HRE 434). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 116–90, Republicans 41–138, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 131 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
159
No
231
Did not vote
49
Date
Feb 28, 1917

By party

  • Democrats116 yes · 90 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans41 yes · 138 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 4 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 51 more.

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 agree to the rule that immediately upon…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-144/to-agree-to-the-rule-that-immediately-upon-adoption (accessed 2026-10-17).

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