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House roll call 61 · 65th Congress · Dec 17, 1917

To agree to S. J. RES. 17, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the United States prohibiting manufacture, sale or transportation of intoxicating liquo

On Dec 17, 1917, the House voted 282–128 (SJR 17). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 144–67, Republicans 141–64, Others 4–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 131 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
282
No
128
Did not vote
33
Date
Dec 17, 1917

By party

  • Democrats144 yes · 67 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans141 yes · 64 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others4 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

And 51 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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