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Senate roll call 100 · 65th Congress · Jul 21, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by appointing a food administrator, at an annual salary of $75 to hold office at pleasure of President during existing war. (p. 5366-1)

On Jul 21, 1917, the Senate voted 23–60 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 14–32, Republicans 9–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 23 members voted against their own party.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

23

No

60

Did not vote

27

Date

Jul 21, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.