To pass H. R. 3971, making appropriations to supply urgent deficiencies in appropriations for the military and naval establishments on account of war expenses f

On May 2, 1917, the House voted 362–1 (HR 3971). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 181–0, Republicans 177–0, Others 4–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 362
No: 1
Did not vote: 92
Date: May 2, 1917

By party

Democrats181 yes · 0 no · 45 didn’t vote
Republicans177 yes · 0 no · 46 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Meyer London O-NY

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H. R. 3971, making appropriations to…: House Vote, May 2, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-15/to-pass-h-r-3971-making-appropriations-to-supply (accessed 2026-10-17).