To pass bill H. J. RES. 309, (40 stat-904, july 16, 1918), authorizing the President, in time of war, to supervise or take possession and assume control of any

On Jul 5, 1918, the House voted 222–4 (HJR 309). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 124–0, Republicans 99–6, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 222
No: 4
Did not vote: 223
Date: Jul 5, 1918

By party

Democrats124 yes · 0 no · 102 didn’t vote
Republicans99 yes · 6 no · 118 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Plowman Woods R-IA voted no
John Allen Sterling R-IL voted no
Joseph Warren Fordney R-MI voted no
James Campbell Mclaughlin R-MI voted no
Norman Judd Gould R-NY voted no
Albert Johnson R-WA 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 bill H. J. RES. 309, (40 stat-904…: House Vote, Jul 5, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-178/to-pass-bill-h-j-res-309-40-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).