To amend H.R. 16460, by eliminating provision denying a bonus or reward to one responsible for improvements or economy in the operation of any government plant.

On Jul 26, 1916, the Senate voted 15–40 (HR 16460). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–32, Republicans 16–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 15
No: 40
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jul 26, 1916

By party

Democrats2 yes · 32 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted yes
James Henry Brady R-ID voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Blair Lee D-MD voted yes
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted no
Miles Poindexter R-WA voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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