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Senate roll call 383 · 64th Congress · Feb 28, 1917

To amend H.R. 20573, by authorizing the secretary of the treasury to borrow from time to time, on the credit of the U.S. A sum not to exceed $400,000,000 to mee

On Feb 28, 1917, the Senate voted 16–58 (HR 20573). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–47, Republicans 16–11. 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
16
No
58
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 28, 1917

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 47 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 11 no · 15 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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