To pass H. R. 15947. (p. 9190-1)

On Jun 2, 1916, the House voted 363–4 (HR 15947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 212–0, Republicans 186–2, Others 6–2, Independents 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 363
No: 4
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jun 2, 1916

By party

Democrats212 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Independents1 yes · 0 no
Republicans186 yes · 2 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

William John Browning R-NJ voted no
George Scott Graham R-PA voted no

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. 15947. (p. 9190-1): House Vote, Jun 2, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-73/to-pass-h-r-15947-p-9190-1 (accessed 2026-10-17).