To amend H.R. 4280, by dispensing with proposed system of charging postage according to zones. (p. 6883-1)

On Sep 10, 1917, the Senate voted 59–9 (HR 4280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–4, Republicans 29–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 59
No: 9
Did not vote: 42
Date: Sep 10, 1917

By party

Democrats31 yes · 4 no · 27 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 5 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Fosgate Kirby D-AR voted no
Thomas William Hardwick D-GA voted no
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Charles Linza Mcnary R-OR voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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