To proceed to the consideration of immigration bill, H.R. 10384, setting aside the unfinished business of yesterday, H.R. 16763, the revenue bill. (p. 12951-2)

On Aug 22, 1916, the Senate voted 23–32 (HR 10384). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–39, Republicans 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 23
No: 32
Did not vote: 31
Date: Aug 22, 1916

By party

Democrats5 yes · 39 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted yes
Thomas William Hardwick D-GA voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted yes
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the consideration of…: Senate Vote, Aug 22, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-227/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-immigration-bill-h (accessed 2026-10-17).