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House roll call 31 · 65th Congress · May 31, 1917

To recommit H. R. 291, (40 stat-217, june 15, 1917), espionage and neutrality bill, to the committee of conference with instructions, to agree to eliminate from

On May 31, 1917, the House voted 184–144 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 39–147, Republicans 154–10, Others 5–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 49 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
184
No
144
Did not vote
99
Date
May 31, 1917

By party

  • Democrats39 yes · 147 no · 40 didn’t vote
  • Republicans154 yes · 10 no · 59 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 1 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 H. R. 291, (40 stat-217, june…: House Vote, May 31, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-31/to-recommit-h-r-291-40-stat-217-june (accessed 2026-10-14).

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