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Senate roll call 359 · 64th Congress · Feb 26, 1917

To amend H.R. 14777, by eliminating the section of bill which provides that the states along the mississippi river pay one-third toward the cost of repair in co

On Feb 26, 1917, the Senate voted 20–32 (HR 14777). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–28, Republicans 13–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
20
No
32
Did not vote
48
Date
Feb 26, 1917

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 28 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 4 no · 25 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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