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Senate roll call 7 · 64th Congress · Jan 24, 1916

To proceed to consideration of S. 3518, (3-16-16), a bill granting pensions and increases of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certa

On Jan 24, 1916, the Senate voted 56–12 (S 3518). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–12, Republicans 35–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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
56
No
12
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 24, 1916

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 7 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. 3518…: Senate Vote, Jan 24, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-7/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-3518-3-16 (accessed 2026-10-17).