To table a motion to reconsider the vote adopting bill H.J. RES. 142, suspending for three years the requirement of annual assessment work in certain mining cla

On Feb 11, 1925, the House voted 145–156 (HJR 142). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–151, Republicans 144–3, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 68th Congress (1923–1924), Calvin Coolidge was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 145
No: 156
Did not vote: 32
Date: Feb 11, 1925

By party

Democrats1 yes · 151 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans144 yes · 3 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no

Who broke with their party

Charles Lenmore Richards D-NV voted yes
Fiorello Henry La Guardia R-NY voted no
John Charles Schafer R-WI voted no
George John Schneider R-WI voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Voted present

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To table a motion to reconsider the vote…: House Vote, Feb 11, 1925,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/68-H-154/to-table-a-motion-to-reconsider-the-vote-adopting (accessed 2026-10-17).