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Senate roll call 32 · 65th Congress · May 4, 1917

To amend S. 2, by limiting the exportation of tin plate and tin containers to any foreign country except as prescribed by order of President of Congress. (p. 1

On May 4, 1917, the Senate voted 55–11 (S 2). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–10, Republicans 28–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
55
No
11
Did not vote
45
Date
May 4, 1917

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 10 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 1 no · 20 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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