To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 10384, a bill to regulate the immigration of aliens to and the residence of aliens in the U.S. (p. 12923-2)

On Aug 21, 1916, the Senate voted 27–24 (HR 10384). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–24, Republicans 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 27
No: 24
Did not vote: 41
Date: Aug 21, 1916

By party

Democrats10 yes · 24 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted yes
Thomas William Hardwick D-GA voted yes
John Crepps Wickliffe Beckham D-KY voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted yes
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted yes
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted yes
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted yes
Charles Allen Culberson D-TX voted yes

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 proceed to the consideration of H.R…: Senate Vote, Aug 21, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-226/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-10384 (accessed 2026-10-17).