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House roll call 73 · 66th Congress · Aug 26, 1919

To recommit H.R. 5818 (41 stat 387, 1015-20), a bill retiring public schools teachers in the district of columbia, with instructions that the superintendent of

On Aug 26, 1919, the House voted 117–168 (HR 5818). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–137, Democrats 105–29, Others 0–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 41 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
117
No
168
Did not vote
168
Date
Aug 26, 1919

By party

  • Democrats105 yes · 29 no · 68 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 137 no · 99 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 no · 1 didn’t vote

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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Capitol Receipts, “To recommit H.R. 5818 (41 stat 387…: House Vote, Aug 26, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-H-73/to-recommit-h-r-5818-41-stat-387-1015 (accessed 2026-10-15).

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