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House roll call 80 · 65th Congress · Feb 13, 1918

To proceed to consideration of H. J. RES. 70, authorizing the erection on the public grounds in washington, d.c. Of a statue of james buchanan, providing, the d

On Feb 13, 1918, the House voted 213–127 (HJR 70). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 164–6, Republicans 47–118, Others 2–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 53 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
213
No
127
Did not vote
115
Date
Feb 13, 1918

By party

  • Democrats164 yes · 6 no · 56 didn’t vote
  • Republicans47 yes · 118 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 3 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 proceed to consideration of H. J. RES…: House Vote, Feb 13, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-80/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-j-res-70 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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