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Senate roll call 193 · 64th Congress · Jul 21, 1916

To amend an amendment to H.R. 15947, by giving the President five years instead of three within which to undertake the construction of said battleships and crui

On Jul 21, 1916, the Senate voted 21–57 (HR 15947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–34, Republicans 8–23. 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
21
No
57
Did not vote
22
Date
Jul 21, 1916

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 34 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans8 yes · 23 no · 11 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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