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Senate roll call 300 · 65th Congress · Aug 26, 1918

To amend S. 4856 (n.p.), a bill amending an act authorizing the President to increase, temporarily, the military establishment of the U.S., by allowing the wiv

On Aug 26, 1918, the Senate voted 30–40 (S 4856). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 28–9, Republicans 2–32. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
30
No
40
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 26, 1918

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 9 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 32 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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