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House roll call 161 · 65th Congress · Jun 13, 1918

To have house recede from its disagreeing vote on Senate amendment to H. R. 7237, making appropriations for the service of the post office department for fiscal

On Jun 13, 1918, the House voted 139–181 (HR 7237). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 31–149, Republicans 120–38, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 69 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes
139
No
181
Did not vote
112
Date
Jun 13, 1918

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 149 no · 46 didn’t vote
  • Republicans120 yes · 38 no · 65 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 no · 1 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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