To proceed to the consideration of S. 392, a bill creating in war and navy departments respectively a roll designated as "civil war volunteer officers retired l

On Dec 15, 1916, the Senate voted 44–12 (S 392). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–0, Democrats 16–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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: 44
No: 12
Did not vote: 40
Date: Dec 15, 1916

By party

Democrats16 yes · 12 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans32 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marcus Aurelius Smith D-AZ voted no
Nathan Philemon Bryan D-FL voted no
Hoke Smith D-GA voted no
Ollie Murray James D-KY voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted no
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted no
William Hughes D-NJ voted no
Thomas Pryor Gore D-OK voted no
John Knight Shields D-TN voted no
Charles Allen Culberson D-TX voted no
Claude Augustus Swanson D-VA 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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