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House roll call 38 · 64th Congress · Apr 11, 1916

To pass H. R. 12193 (30 stat. 391, july 27, 1916), a bill making appropriations for construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and

On Apr 11, 1916, the House voted 211–133 (HR 12193). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 142–42, Republicans 73–99, Others 6–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 115 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
211
No
133
Did not vote
78
Date
Apr 11, 1916

By party

  • Democrats142 yes · 42 no · 48 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 99 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 35 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 pass H. R. 12193 (30 stat. 391, july 27…: House Vote, Apr 11, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-38/to-pass-h-r-12193-30-stat-391-july (accessed 2026-10-17).

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