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House roll call 85 · 65th Congress · Feb 21, 1918

To adopt H. J. RES. 70, authorizing the erection on the public grounds in washington d.c. Of a statue of james buchanan. (p.2461)

On Feb 21, 1918, the House voted 213–127 (HJR 70). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 176–3, Republicans 39–126, Others 3–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 42 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
105
Date
Feb 21, 1918

By party

  • Democrats176 yes · 3 no · 47 didn’t vote
  • Republicans39 yes · 126 no · 58 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 3 no

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 adopt H. J. RES. 70, authorizing the…: House Vote, Feb 21, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-H-85/to-adopt-h-j-res-70-authorizing-the-erection (accessed 2026-10-16).

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