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Senate roll call 99 · 65th Congress · Jul 21, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by appropriating $10,000,000 to procure stocks of nitrate of soda, for use in increasing agricultural production, proceeds from its disposit

On Jul 21, 1917, the Senate voted 50–29 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–5, Republicans 12–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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

50

No

29

Did not vote

32

Date

Jul 21, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.