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Senate roll call 296 · 64th Congress · Jan 10, 1917

To confirm nomination of winthrop m. Daniels of n.j., to the interstate commerce commission, printed in record, the injunction of secrecy having been removed by

On Jan 10, 1917, the Senate voted 42–15. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 28–5, Republicans 14–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 15 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
15
Did not vote
43
Date
Jan 10, 1917

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 5 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 10 no · 18 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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