To proceed to the consideration of S. 706. (p. 42-1)

On Dec 6, 1916, the Senate voted 43–32 (S 706). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 0–35. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 43
No: 32
Did not vote: 22
Date: Dec 6, 1916

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 35 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 S. 706…: Senate Vote, Dec 6, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-250/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-706-p (accessed 2026-10-17).