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House roll call 55 · 64th Congress · May 4, 1916

To suspend rules and pass H. R. 12835 (39 stat. 223, june 12, 1916), a bill authorizing officers and enlisted men to serve under the government of haiti. (p. 74

On May 4, 1916, the House voted 239–53 (HR 12835). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 108–54, Republicans 129–0, Others 3–1, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 54 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
239
No
53
Did not vote
145
Date
May 4, 1916

By party

  • Democrats108 yes · 54 no · 70 didn’t vote
  • Independents1 yes · 0 no
  • Republicans129 yes · 0 no · 71 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 1 no · 4 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend rules and pass H. R. 12835 (39…: House Vote, May 4, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-55/to-suspend-rules-and-pass-h-r-12835-39 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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