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Senate roll call 281 · 65th Congress · Jun 28, 1918

To amend H.R. 12281 (stat-40-l-845, 7/9/18), a bill making army appropriations for fiscal 1919, by changing the age limit of the first men subject to draft from

On Jun 28, 1918, the Senate voted 33–41 (HR 12281). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 27–13, Republicans 6–28. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
33
No
41
Did not vote
37
Date
Jun 28, 1918

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 13 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 28 no · 15 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 H.R. 12281 (stat-40-l-845, 7/9/18)…: Senate Vote, Jun 28…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-281/to-amend-h-r-12281-stat-40-l-845 (accessed 2026-10-17).