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Senate roll call 171 · 64th Congress · Jul 12, 1916

To amend H.R. 12717, by stricking from the bill a provision for licensing, for the storing of foodstuffs, warehouses defined as being any building, structure, o

On Jul 12, 1916, the Senate voted 10–40 (HR 12717). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 13–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
10
No
40
Did not vote
47
Date
Jul 12, 1916

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans13 yes · 8 no · 21 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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