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House roll call 77 · 64th Congress · Jun 23, 1916

To pass (39 stat. 339, july 1, 1916), authorizing the President to draft, in case of emergency, into the military service, under act of june 3, 1916, so far as

On Jun 23, 1916, the House voted 334–2 (HJR 242). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 191–1, Republicans 143–0, Others 6–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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

334

No

2

Did not vote

99

Date

Jun 23, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.