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Senate roll call 354 · 64th Congress · Feb 23, 1917

To amend H.R. 20573, (39 stat. 1000, 3-3-17), a bill to provide increased revenue to defray the expenses of the increased appropriations for the army and navy a

On Feb 23, 1917, the Senate voted 34–41 (HR 20573). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–41, Republicans 35–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
34
No
41
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 23, 1917

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 41 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 7 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 amend H.R. 20573, (39 stat. 1000…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-354/to-amend-h-r-20573-39-stat-1000-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).