To amend H.R. 15947, by providing that no naval vessel herein appropriated for shall be employed to compel the collection of any pecuniary claim or to enforce a

On Jul 21, 1916, the Senate voted 8–44 (HR 15947). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–31, Republicans 5–14. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 9 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: 8
No: 44
Did not vote: 46
Date: Jul 21, 1916

By party

Democrats4 yes · 31 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 14 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted yes
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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