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Senate roll call 194 · 64th Congress · Jul 21, 1916

To concur in the amendment to H.R. 15947, which amendment increases the naval establishment by the addition of 10 first class battleships at a cost of not excee

On Jul 21, 1916, the Senate voted 61–15 (HR 15947). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–7, Republicans 23–8. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
61
No
15
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 21, 1916

By party

  • Democrats38 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 8 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in the amendment to H.R. 15947…: Senate Vote, Jul 21, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-194/to-concur-in-the-amendment-to-h-r-15947 (accessed 2026-10-17).