To consider S. 1795, a bill relieving Congress from adjudicating private claims against the government resulting from present war. (p. 1803-1, p. 1808-2)

On Feb 7, 1918, the Senate voted 24–35 (S 1795). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–6, Republicans 0–29. 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: 24
No: 35
Did not vote: 51
Date: Feb 7, 1918

By party

Democrats25 yes · 6 no · 31 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Duval Phelan D-CA voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
John Franklin Shafroth D-CO voted no
William Howard Thompson D-KS voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Edwin Stockton Johnson D-SD 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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Capitol Receipts, “To consider S. 1795, a bill relieving…: Senate Vote, Feb 7, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-195/to-consider-s-1795-a-bill-relieving-congress-from (accessed 2026-10-17).