To pass H. R. 15316 (39 stat. 742, sept. 7, 1916), a bill to provide compensation for injuries of federal employees while in the performance of their duties and

On Jul 12, 1916, the House voted 287–3 (HR 15316). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 148–3, Republicans 135–1, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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: 287
No: 3
Did not vote: 148
Date: Jul 12, 1916

By party

Democrats148 yes · 3 no · 81 didn’t vote
Republicans135 yes · 1 no · 64 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Gurney Cannon R-IL voted no
Hubert Durrett Stephens D-MS voted no
Robert Newton Page D-NC voted no
Martin Dies D-TX 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. 15316 (39 stat. 742, sept. 7…: House Vote, Jul 12, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-87/to-pass-h-r-15316-39-stat-742-sept (accessed 2026-10-17).