To pass H. R. 9685, the same being a substitute for (S. 3752), providing for the just compensation of the owners of railroads while under federal control.

On Feb 28, 1918, the House voted 337–6 (HR 9685). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 180–2, Republicans 156–4, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 337
No: 6
Did not vote: 107
Date: Feb 28, 1918

By party

Democrats180 yes · 2 no · 44 didn’t vote
Republicans156 yes · 4 no · 63 didn’t vote
Others6 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Gilbert Nelson Haugen R-IA voted no
Christian William Ramseyer R-IA voted no
Edward Everett Denison R-IL voted no
Robert Young Thomas Jr. D-KY voted no
William Gordon D-OH voted no
Thomas Alberter Chandler R-OK voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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