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Senate roll call 269 · 64th Congress · Dec 20, 1916

To proceed to the consideration of executive business. (p. 600-1)

On Dec 20, 1916, the Senate voted 37–26. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–0, Republicans 2–27. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
37
No
26
Did not vote
36
Date
Dec 20, 1916

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 27 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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