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Senate roll call 153 · 64th Congress · Jun 23, 1916

To amend H.R. 10484, by eliminating provision for annual weighing of mails by railroads at their own expense under supervision of the post master general, and a

On Jun 23, 1916, the Senate voted 20–36 (HR 10484). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–21, Republicans 7–16. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 21 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
20
No
36
Did not vote
42
Date
Jun 23, 1916

By party

  • Democrats14 yes · 21 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 16 no · 19 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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