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House roll call 163 · 66th Congress · Feb 21, 1920

To recommit the conference report, relating to H.R. 10453, (41 stat 456, 2-28-1920), a bill terminating federal control of the railroads and returning them to t

On Feb 21, 1920, the House voted 171–229 (HR 10453). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 27–205, Democrats 148–31, Others 3–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 58 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
171
No
229
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 21, 1920

By party

  • Democrats148 yes · 31 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 205 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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