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House roll call 68 · 65th Congress · Jan 10, 1918

To amend H. J. RES. 200, by making inoperative this article unless ratified as an amendment to the constitution by the legislatures within 7 years from the date

On Jan 10, 1918, the House voted 158–247 (HJR 200). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 109–94, Republicans 48–148, Others 1–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 142 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
158
No
247
Did not vote
50
Date
Jan 10, 1918

By party

  • Democrats109 yes · 94 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 148 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 5 no

Who broke with their party

And 62 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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