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House roll call 48 · 65th Congress · Aug 3, 1917

To expunge certain remarks from the record regarding bill H. R. 4961, (40 stat-217, august 10, 1917), providing further for the national security and defense by

On Aug 3, 1917, the House voted 190–122 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 154–5, Democrats 32–117, Others 5–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 37 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
190
No
122
Did not vote
142
Date
Aug 3, 1917

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 117 no · 77 didn’t vote
  • Republicans154 yes · 5 no · 64 didn’t vote
  • Others5 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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