To amend H.R. 11945, by providing that a proposed ban on importation of liquor to U.S. Shall not apply to liquor shipments en route to U.S. At the time of pas

On Sep 6, 1918, the Senate voted 45–6 (HR 11945). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–5, Republicans 26–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 45
No: 6
Did not vote: 50
Date: Sep 6, 1918

By party

Democrats29 yes · 5 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 1 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Oscar Wilder Underwood D-AL voted no
James Duval Phelan D-CA voted no
Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI 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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