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House roll call 34 · 65th Congress · Jun 8, 1917

To consider H. R. 4285, making appropriations for the construction, repair and preservation of certain public works on rivers and harbors. (p. 3359)

On Jun 8, 1917, the House voted 189–119 (HR 4285). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 138–28, Republicans 57–98, Others 4–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 85 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
189
No
119
Did not vote
129
Date
Jun 8, 1917

By party

  • Democrats138 yes · 28 no · 60 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 98 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 5 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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