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Senate roll call 33 · 64th Congress · Feb 17, 1916

To proceed to the consideration of S. 706, a bill to amend section 260 of an act entitled "an act to codify, revise and amend the laws relating to the judiciary

On Feb 17, 1916, the Senate voted 32–21 (S 706). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–1, Republicans 1–21. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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
32
No
21
Did not vote
46
Date
Feb 17, 1916

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 21 no · 20 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. 706, a…: Senate Vote, Feb 17…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-33/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-s-706-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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