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Senate roll call 404 · 64th Congress · Mar 2, 1917

To proceed to consideration of S. 8322, a bill authorizing the President of the U.S., to supply merchant ships, the property of U.S. Citizens and bearing the u.

On Mar 2, 1917, the Senate voted 77–14 (S 8322). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 51–2, Republicans 26–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
77
No
14
Did not vote
9
Date
Mar 2, 1917

By party

  • Democrats51 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 12 no · 4 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 proceed to consideration of S. 8322, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-404/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-8322-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).