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Senate roll call 186 · 65th Congress · Dec 18, 1917

To request the house to return to the consideration of concurrent resolution, which provides for the adjournment of both houses from dec. 18, 1917, to jan. 3, 1

On Dec 18, 1917, the Senate voted 32–43. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–31, Republicans 24–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
32
No
43
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 18, 1917

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 31 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 12 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To request the house to return to the…: Senate Vote, Dec 18, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-186/to-request-the-house-to-return-to-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).