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Senate roll call 61 · 64th Congress · Mar 13, 1916

To consider H.R. 408, a bill to provide for the development of water power and the use of public lands in relation thereto. (p. 3998-1)

On Mar 13, 1916, the Senate voted 30–28 (HR 408). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–16, Republicans 12–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 28 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
30
No
28
Did not vote
41
Date
Mar 13, 1916

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 16 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 13 no · 17 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 consider H.R. 408, a bill to provide for…: Senate Vote, Mar 13…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-61/to-consider-h-r-408-a-bill-to-provide (accessed 2026-10-17).