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Senate roll call 342 · 65th Congress · Dec 23, 1918

To concur in an amendment to H.R. 12863, repealing the zone system on second class matter, and providing that on july 1, 1919, the rates of postage on publicati

On Dec 23, 1918, the Senate voted 41–22 (HR 12863). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–16, Republicans 23–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 22 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
41
No
22
Did not vote
47
Date
Dec 23, 1918

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 16 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 6 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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Capitol Receipts, “To concur in an amendment to H.R. 12863…: Senate Vote, Dec 23, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-342/to-concur-in-an-amendment-to-h-r-12863 (accessed 2026-10-17).