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House roll call 60 · 65th Congress · Dec 15, 1917

To move the previous question on H. J. RES. 174, promoting efficiencies, to utilize resources and industries of the United States, for lessening the expenses of

On Dec 15, 1917, the House voted 162–105 (HJR 174). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 115–17, Republicans 44–86, Others 3–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 61 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
162
No
105
Did not vote
188
Date
Dec 15, 1917

By party

  • Democrats115 yes · 17 no · 94 didn’t vote
  • Republicans44 yes · 86 no · 93 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To move the previous question on H. J. RES…: House Vote, Dec 15, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-60/to-move-the-previous-question-on-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-16).

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