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Senate roll call 187 · 65th Congress · Jan 7, 1918

To pass S. 2812, a bill encouraging and promoting the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, gas, potassium, and sodium, on public domain. (p. 661-2)

On Jan 7, 1918, the Senate voted 37–32 (S 2812). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–12, Republicans 10–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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

32

Did not vote

38

Date

Jan 7, 1918

From Voteview roll call records.