To proceed to the consideration of H.RES. 305, providing for the appointment of james clark as a special messenger, under the direction of the doorkeeper, at $1

On Feb 17, 1920, the House voted 318–8 (HRE 305). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 173–7, Democrats 142–1, Others 3–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 8 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: 318
No: 8
Did not vote: 127
Date: Feb 17, 1920

By party

Democrats142 yes · 1 no · 59 didn’t vote
Republicans173 yes · 7 no · 68 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

James William Good R-IA voted no
Martin Barnaby Madden R-IL voted no
Joseph Walsh R-MA voted no
William Francis James R-MI voted no
Isaac Bacharach R-NJ voted no
Nicholas Longworth R-OH voted no
John William Harreld R-OK voted no
John Calvin Box D-TX 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 proceed to the consideration of H.RES…: House Vote, Feb 17, 1920,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-162/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-res-305 (accessed 2026-10-17).