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House roll call 97 · 64th Congress · Dec 7, 1916

To recommit H. R. 15617, a bill to establish fish-hatching and fish-cultural stations in the state of ala., la., fla., ga., s. C., or n. C., MD., or VA., oreg.,

On Dec 7, 1916, the House voted 53–305 (HR 15617). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 24–165, Republicans 27–135, Others 2–4, Independents 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 51 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
53
No
305
Did not vote
83
Date
Dec 7, 1916

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 165 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Independents0 yes · 1 no
  • Republicans27 yes · 135 no · 38 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no · 2 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 recommit H. R. 15617, a bill to establish…: House Vote, Dec 7, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-H-97/to-recommit-h-r-15617-a-bill-to-establish (accessed 2026-10-16).

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