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Senate roll call 100 · 64th Congress · Apr 18, 1916

To amend H.R. 12766, by eliminating SEC. 56, authorizing the President at anytime to organize, maintain, and have volunteer forces not exceeding an average of 6

On Apr 18, 1916, the Senate voted 37–40 (HR 12766). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–20, Republicans 11–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 members voted against their own party.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

37

No

40

Did not vote

22

Date

Apr 18, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.