To discharge the committee on military affairs from further consideration of H. RES. 541 relating to the report of the inspector general of the army made about

On Feb 26, 1919, the House voted 167–152 (HRE 541). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 160–0, Democrats 3–151, Others 5–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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: 167
No: 152
Did not vote: 135
Date: Feb 26, 1919

By party

Democrats3 yes · 151 no · 72 didn’t vote
Republicans160 yes · 0 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Clarence Frederick Lea D-CA voted yes
John Edward Raker D-CA voted yes
Clarence Cleveland Dill D-WA voted yes

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 discharge the committee on military…: House Vote, Feb 26, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-255/to-discharge-the-committee-on-military-affairs-from-further (accessed 2026-10-17).