To amend H.R. 18542, by eliminating the appropriation for subtreasuries at baltimore, boston, chicago, cinninnati, new orleans, new york, philadelphia, ST. Loui

On Jan 26, 1917, the Senate voted 15–45 (HR 18542). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–36, Republicans 16–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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: 15
No: 45
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jan 26, 1917

By party

Democrats0 yes · 36 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 11 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Payne Mclean R-CT voted no
Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted no
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted no
John Wingate Weeks R-MA voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted no
Thomas Benton Catron R-NM voted no
George Tener Oliver R-PA voted no
Carroll Smalley Page R-VT voted no
William Paul Dillingham R-VT voted no
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY 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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