To resume consideration of S. 1871, a bill authorizing the President to increase, temporarily, the military establishment of the U.S. (p. 907, col. 1)

On Apr 21, 1917, the Senate voted 53–5 (S 1871). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–4, Democrats 26–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 53
No: 5
Did not vote: 51
Date: Apr 21, 1917

By party

Democrats26 yes · 1 no · 35 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Hiram Warren Johnson R-CA voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Bert Manfred Fernald R-ME voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-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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Capitol Receipts, “To resume consideration of S. 1871, a bill…: Senate Vote, Apr 21, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-9/to-resume-consideration-of-s-1871-a-bill-authorizing (accessed 2026-10-17).