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Senate roll call 34 · 64th Congress · Feb 18, 1916

To agree to the resolution (39 stat. 1661, 6-19-16), ratifying the convention between the U.S. And nicaragua, signed at washington aug. 5, 1914, granting the u.

On Feb 18, 1916, the Senate voted 56–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–5, Republicans 16–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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
56
No
18
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 18, 1916

By party

  • Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 13 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the resolution (39 stat. 1661…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-34/to-agree-to-the-resolution-39-stat-1661-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).