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Senate roll call 272 · 64th Congress · Dec 22, 1916

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

On Dec 22, 1916, the Senate voted 28–24 (S 392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–24, Republicans 24–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
28
No
24
Did not vote
46
Date
Dec 22, 1916

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 24 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 18 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of S. 392, a…: Senate Vote, Dec 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-272/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-392-a (accessed 2026-10-17).