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Senate roll call 26 · 64th Congress · Feb 9, 1916

To discharge committee on agriculture and forestry from consideration of H.R. 7617, (c 241 39 stat. 355, app. 7-11-16), a bill to promote agriculture, afford be

On Feb 9, 1916, the Senate voted 42–30 (HR 7617). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–25, Republicans 25–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
42
No
30
Did not vote
25
Date
Feb 9, 1916

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 25 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 5 no · 12 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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Capitol Receipts, “To discharge committee on agriculture and…: Senate Vote, Feb 9, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-26/to-discharge-committee-on-agriculture-and-forestry-from-consideration (accessed 2026-10-17).

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