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Senate roll call 179 · 64th Congress · Jul 17, 1916

To consider a bill amending the federal reserve act. H.R. 13391, (39 stat. 752,9-7-16. (p. 11152-2)

On Jul 17, 1916, the Senate voted 32–26 (HR 13391). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–3, Republicans 0–25. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
32
No
26
Did not vote
40
Date
Jul 17, 1916

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 17 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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