To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 15842, a bill to revise, amend and codify the laws relating to publicity of contributions and expenditures made for the

On Sep 6, 1916, the Senate voted 32–14 (HR 15842). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–7, Republicans 9–7. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 32
No: 14
Did not vote: 51
Date: Sep 6, 1916

By party

Democrats26 yes · 7 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans9 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Hollis Bankhead D-AL voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Henry Algernon Du Pont R-DE voted no
Duncan Upshaw Fletcher D-FL voted no
Nathan Philemon Bryan D-FL voted no
Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
William Hughes D-NJ voted no
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Thomas Staples Martin D-VA 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of H.R…: Senate Vote, Sep 6, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-247/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-15842 (accessed 2026-10-17).