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House roll call 39 · 64th Congress · Apr 12, 1916

To table amendment to S. 1424 (39 stat. 51, april 17, 1919), a bill incorporating the american academy of arts and letters, which amendment strikes out section

On Apr 12, 1916, the House voted 82–179 (S 1424). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 70–67, Republicans 12–107, Others 0–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 79 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

82

No

179

Did not vote

178

Date

Apr 12, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.