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Senate roll call 257 · 64th Congress · Dec 13, 1916

To amend H.R. 10384, by excluding from admission into the U.S. Persons who cannot become eligible under existing law as citizens of U.S. (p. 263-2)

On Dec 13, 1916, the Senate voted 24–41 (HR 10384). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–25, Republicans 15–18. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 25 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

24

No

41

Did not vote

32

Date

Dec 13, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.