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Senate roll call 177 · 65th Congress · Oct 4, 1917

To concur in amendment to H.R. 5723, providing that rate of pension to widows of officers and enlisted men of the army and navy shall be $25 per month. (p. 776

On Oct 4, 1917, the Senate voted 37–33 (HR 5723). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–33, Republicans 33–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

37

No

33

Did not vote

39

Date

Oct 4, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.