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Senate roll call 87 · 65th Congress · Jul 19, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by appointing a food administrator at $75 per year, to hold office during the war at the pleasure of the President. (p. 5265-1)

On Jul 19, 1917, the Senate voted 10–63 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–35, Republicans 5–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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

10

No

63

Did not vote

37

Date

Jul 19, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.