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Senate roll call 127 · 64th Congress · May 23, 1916

To remove the injunction of secrecy from the vote on the motion to reconsider the refusal of the Senate, on the 13th instant, to advise and consent to the nomin

On May 23, 1916, the Senate voted 38–38. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 33–10, Republicans 5–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
38
No
38
Did not vote
24
Date
May 23, 1916

By party

  • Democrats33 yes · 10 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 28 no · 9 didn’t vote

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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