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Senate roll call 206 · 65th Congress · Feb 22, 1918

To amend S. 3752, by having the railroads, not the government, pay their income tax and corporation stock tax according to the act of 1916, and not to hold them

On Feb 22, 1918, the Senate voted 20–50 (S 3752). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–29, Republicans 10–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
20
No
50
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 22, 1918

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 29 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 22 no · 17 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 amend S. 3752, by having the railroads…: Senate Vote, Feb 22, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-206/to-amend-s-3752-by-having-the-railroads-not (accessed 2026-10-17).