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Senate roll call 196 · 64th Congress · Jul 24, 1916

To amend army appropriations bill H.R. 16460, by reducing the house appropriation of $5,000,000 to $2,500,000 for the manufacture of small arms, principally SPR

On Jul 24, 1916, the Senate voted 25–23 (HR 16460). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–8, Republicans 7–17. 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
25
No
23
Did not vote
49
Date
Jul 24, 1916

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 8 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 17 no · 18 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 amend army appropriations bill H.R…: Senate Vote, Jul 24, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-196/to-amend-army-appropriations-bill-h-r-16460-by (accessed 2026-10-17).