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Senate roll call 249 · 64th Congress · Dec 5, 1916

To proceed as in committee of the whole, to the consideration of S. 706, a bill amending section 260 of an act to codify revise, and amend the laws relating to

On Dec 5, 1916, the Senate voted 37–33 (S 706). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–1, Republicans 0–32. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

37

No

33

Did not vote

30

Date

Dec 5, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.