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House roll call 54 · 64th Congress · May 4, 1916

To demand a second to a motion made to suspend the rules and pass H. R. 12835, a bill authorizing and empowering officers and enlisted men of the navy and marin

On May 4, 1916, the House voted 229–63 (HR 12835). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 93–63, Republicans 132–0, Others 3–0, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 63 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
229
No
63
Did not vote
149
Date
May 4, 1916

By party

  • Democrats93 yes · 63 no · 76 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans132 yes · 0 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 5 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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