To amend a motion to adjourn, but providing to reconvene on mar. 1, at 10:30 a.m., instead of 12:40 a.m. Dut to late hour as it is now 12:21 a.m. (p. 4524-1)

On Feb 28, 1917, the Senate voted 27–47. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–47, Republicans 27–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 27
No: 47
Did not vote: 26
Date: Feb 28, 1917

By party

Democrats0 yes · 47 no · 11 didn’t vote
Republicans27 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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