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Senate roll call 288 · 64th Congress · Jan 8, 1917

To proceed to the consideration of S. 392, a bill creating in the war and navy departments respectively a roll designated as the civil war volunteer officers re

On Jan 8, 1917, the Senate voted 36–29 (S 392). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 8–29, Republicans 29–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
36
No
29
Did not vote
34
Date
Jan 8, 1917

By party

  • Democrats8 yes · 29 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 13 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 proceed to the consideration of S. 392, a…: Senate Vote, Jan 8…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-288/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-392-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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