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Senate roll call 294 · 64th Congress · Jan 9, 1917

To table a motion to consider H.R. 408, a bill providing for the development of water power and the use of public lands in relation thereto.

On Jan 9, 1917, the Senate voted 36–40 (HR 408). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–41, Republicans 32–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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

40

Did not vote

23

Date

Jan 9, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.