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Senate roll call 175 · 65th Congress · Oct 4, 1917

To amend H.R. 5723, by fixing pensions for dependents of the army, navy, or marine corps. (p. 7762-1)

On Oct 4, 1917, the Senate voted 33–35 (HR 5723). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–35, Republicans 32–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

33

No

35

Did not vote

42

Date

Oct 4, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.