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Senate roll call 70 · 64th Congress · Mar 22, 1916

To amend S. 4876, by raising the maximum age limit from 22 to 25 years so as to enable the President to make appointments to west point from the regular army or

On Mar 22, 1916, the Senate voted 28–37 (S 4876). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 26–13, Republicans 2–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

28

No

37

Did not vote

35

Date

Mar 22, 1916

From Voteview roll call records.