To pass H.RES. 97, authorizing the committee on the merchant marine and fisheries, or any of its subcommittees, to sit during sessions of the house and the rece

On Jun 6, 1919, the House voted 184–133 (HRE 97). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 181–1, Democrats 3–132, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 66th Congress (1919–1920), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 184
No: 133
Did not vote: 135
Date: Jun 6, 1919

By party

Democrats3 yes · 132 no · 67 didn’t vote
Republicans181 yes · 1 no · 66 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Bacon Oliver D-AL voted yes
Robert Emory Evans R-NE voted no
Charles Robley Evans D-NV voted yes
Thomas Lindsay Blanton D-TX voted yes

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 pass H.RES. 97, authorizing the committee…: House Vote, Jun 6, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-10/to-pass-h-res-97-authorizing-the-committee-on (accessed 2026-10-17).