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Senate roll call 71 · 65th Congress · Jul 6, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by forbidding the use of foods, fruits, food, materials, or feeds in production of distilled, vinous, malt, or fermented liquors, except for

On Jul 6, 1917, the Senate voted 34–52 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 13–35, Republicans 22–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
34
No
52
Did not vote
23
Date
Jul 6, 1917

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 35 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 18 no · 9 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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