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House roll call 47 · 64th Congress · Apr 25, 1916

To order previous question on motion to recommit H. R. 12766 (39 stat. 166, june 3, 1916), a bill to encrease the efficiency of the military establishment of TH

On Apr 25, 1916, the House voted 187–160 (HR 12766). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 179–15, Republicans 17–147, Others 2–6, Independents 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 32 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
187
No
160
Did not vote
74
Date
Apr 25, 1916

By party

  • Democrats179 yes · 15 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans17 yes · 147 no · 36 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To order previous question on motion to…: House Vote, Apr 25, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-47/to-order-previous-question-on-motion-to-recommit-h (accessed 2026-10-13).

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