To amend H.R. 4961, by forbidding the importing of alcoholic beverages during existing war. (p. 4759-1)

On Jul 6, 1917, the Senate voted 69–10 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–10, Republicans 36–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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: 69
No: 10
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jul 6, 1917

By party

Democrats33 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Oscar Wilder Underwood D-AL voted no
Joseph Taylor Robinson D-AR voted no
James Hamilton Lewis D-IL voted no
Ollie Murray James D-KY voted no
Robert Foligny Broussard D-LA voted no
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted no
Henry French Hollis D-NH voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI voted no
Paul Oscar Husting D-WI 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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