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House roll call 87 · 65th Congress · Feb 27, 1918

To amend H. R. 5667, providing for the deportation of certain aliens, by providing that this act shall not be construed to supersede any provisions of any treat

On Feb 27, 1918, the House voted 130–234 (HR 5667). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 68–116, Republicans 64–117, Others 2–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 132 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
130
No
234
Did not vote
84
Date
Feb 27, 1918

By party

  • Democrats68 yes · 116 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Republicans64 yes · 117 no · 42 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 4 no

Who broke with their party

And 52 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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