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Senate roll call 497 · 63rd Congress · Jan 22, 1915

To proceed to consideration of H. R. 8846, a bill making appropriations for payment of certain war claims in accordance with finding of the court of claims repo

On Jan 22, 1915, the Senate voted 28–38 (HR 8846). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–34, Republicans 23–4, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
28
No
38
Did not vote
35
Date
Jan 22, 1915

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 34 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 4 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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