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House roll call 27 · 64th Congress · Mar 23, 1916

To amend H. R. 12766 by striking out section 2 - providing for fixation of atmosphere nitrogen by development of water power or other means, necessary to estab

On Mar 23, 1916, the House voted 224–180 (HR 12766). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–173, Republicans 179–10, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
224
No
180
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 23, 1916

By party

  • Democrats43 yes · 173 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans179 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 2 no

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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