To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 408, providing for development of water power and use of public lands in realtion thereto, a motion made during debate o

On Dec 22, 1916, the Senate voted 18–25. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–6, Republicans 0–19. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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: 18
No: 25
Did not vote: 57
Date: Dec 22, 1916

By party

Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Worth Kern D-IN voted no
William Howard Thompson D-KS voted no
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted no
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted no
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted no

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 H.R. 408…: Senate Vote, Dec 22…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-276/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-408 (accessed 2026-10-17).