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House roll call 57 · 65th Congress · Oct 10, 1917

To concur in amendment H. R. 5723, the war risk insurance bill, said amendment fixing the rate of pension at $25.00 per month to be paid a widow of an officer o

On Oct 10, 1917, the House voted 176–78 (HR 5723). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 65–81, Republicans 113–0, Others 2–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 65 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

176

No

78

Did not vote

193

Date

Oct 10, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.