Date: 1916-05-20
Result:
351-25
Vote Subject Matter:
Foreign and Defense Policy
/ Defense Policy Budget
Bill number: HR12766
Description: TO AGREE TO THE REPORT OF THE CONFERENCE COMMITTEE ON H. R. 12766 (39 STAT. 1668 JUNE 31, 1916), A BILL FOR THE MORE EFFECTIVE DEFENSE OF THE NATION, WHICH REPORT PROVEDES FOR A PEACE TIME STANDING ARMY OF 175,000 ENLISTED MEN OF THE LINE, IN ADDITION TO THE HOSPITAL, QUARTERMASTER'S AND SIGNAL CORPS, AND PHILLIPPINE SCOUTS. (P. 8395-1,8406-1)
Original source documents:
Congressional Record vol. 53-9, p. 8406;
House Journal vol. 64-1, p. 728;
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