To pass H.R. 5312, (6-30-19), a bill providing for the operation of the transport system while under federal control, for the just compensation of their owners,

On Jun 10, 1919, the House voted 305–4 (HR 5312). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 177–3, Democrats 129–1, Others 2–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 305
No: 4
Did not vote: 141
Date: Jun 10, 1919

By party

Democrats129 yes · 1 no · 72 didn’t vote
Republicans177 yes · 3 no · 68 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Christian William Ramseyer R-IA voted no
Daniel Read Anthony Jr. R-KS voted no
Robert Young Thomas Jr. D-KY voted no
Harry Chapman Woodyard R-WV 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass H.R. 5312, (6-30-19), a bill…: House Vote, Jun 10, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-11/to-pass-h-r-5312-6-30-19-a (accessed 2026-10-17).