To pass H.R. 8234, (39 stat. 675, 9-1-16), a bill to prevent interstate commerce in the products of child labor. NP. 12312-2)

On Aug 8, 1916, the Senate voted 52–12 (HR 8234). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–11, Republicans 32–4. 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: 52
No: 12
Did not vote: 17
Date: Aug 8, 1916

By party

Democrats36 yes · 11 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 4 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Hollis Bankhead D-AL voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Duncan Upshaw Fletcher D-FL voted no
Nathan Philemon Bryan D-FL voted no
Hoke Smith D-GA voted no
Thomas William Hardwick D-GA voted no
John Sharp Williams D-MS voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted no
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
George Tener Oliver R-PA voted no
Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted no
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted no
William Paul Dillingham R-VT 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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