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Senate roll call 95 · 65th Congress · Jul 21, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by guaranteeing the farmers a minimum price for their wheat in principal interior primary markets. (p. 5341)

On Jul 21, 1917, the Senate voted 49–32 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–25, Republicans 31–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 26 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
49
No
32
Did not vote
29
Date
Jul 21, 1917

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 25 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans31 yes · 7 no · 11 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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