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Senate roll call 235 · 64th Congress · Sep 2, 1916

To amend H.R. 17700, (39 stat. 721, 9-3-16), a bill to establish an 8 hour day for employees of carriers engaged in interstate and foreign commerce and for othe

On Sep 2, 1916, the Senate voted 14–57 (HR 17700). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–34, Republicans 3–24. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

14

No

57

Did not vote

27

Date

Sep 2, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.