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House roll call 54 · 65th Congress · Oct 2, 1917

To suspend the rules and pass S. 2623, defining the status of citizens of the U.S. Who have entered the military or naval services of certain countries during t

On Oct 2, 1917, the House voted 232–4 (S 2623). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 123–3, Republicans 107–1, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
232
No
4
Did not vote
218
Date
Oct 2, 1917

By party

  • Democrats123 yes · 3 no · 100 didn’t vote
  • Republicans107 yes · 1 no · 115 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To suspend the rules and pass S. 2623…: House Vote, Oct 2, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-54/to-suspend-the-rules-and-pass-s-2623-defining (accessed 2026-10-17).

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