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House roll call 249 · 65th Congress · Feb 19, 1919

To recommit bill H. R. 13308, (40 stat-1189, feb. 2, 1919), making appropriations for the service of the post office department for fiscal year 1920, with instr

On Feb 19, 1919, the House voted 70–267 (HR 13308). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–155, Republicans 56–109, Others 2–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
70
No
267
Did not vote
116
Date
Feb 19, 1919

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 155 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Republicans56 yes · 109 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no

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 bill H. R. 13308, (40 stat-1189…: House Vote, Feb 19, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-249/to-recommit-bill-h-r-13308-40-stat-1189 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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