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Senate roll call 1 · 64th Congress · Dec 10, 1915

To refer to the committee on public lands S. 777, a bill encouraging and promoting the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, gas, potassium, and sodium on the public

On Dec 10, 1915, the Senate voted 46–23 (S 777). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–22, Republicans 29–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 members voted against their own party.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
46
No
23
Did not vote
30
Date
Dec 10, 1915

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 22 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 1 no · 12 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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