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Senate roll call 298 · 64th Congress · Jan 11, 1917

To proceed to consideration of S. 392, volunteer officers retired list bill, a motion made during debate on H.R. 408. (p. 1177-1)

On Jan 11, 1917, the Senate voted 29–38 (S 392). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–38, Republicans 26–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

29

No

38

Did not vote

33

Date

Jan 11, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.