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House roll call 17 · 64th Congress · Feb 28, 1916

To recommit H. R. 10484 (39 stat 412, july 28, 1916), a bill making appropriations for the service of the post office dept. For fiscal 1917 and for other purpos

On Feb 28, 1916, the House voted 139–179 (HR 10484). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 119–55, Republicans 19–123, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 74 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
139
No
179
Did not vote
119
Date
Feb 28, 1916

By party

  • Democrats119 yes · 55 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 123 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no · 2 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 recommit H. R. 10484 (39 stat 412, july…: House Vote, Feb 28, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-17/to-recommit-h-r-10484-39-stat-412-july (accessed 2026-10-15).

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