To sustain the decision of the chair that the amendment of MR. Cummins to H.R. 19410 was in order, as it did not present general legislation as an amendment to

On Feb 15, 1917, the Senate voted 14–41 (HR 19410). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–31, Republicans 13–10. 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: 14
No: 41
Did not vote: 45
Date: Feb 15, 1917

By party

Democrats1 yes · 31 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans13 yes · 10 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
George Payne Mclean R-CT voted no
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted no
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted yes
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
James Wolcott Wadsworth Jr. R-NY voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
George Tener Oliver R-PA voted no
George Sutherland R-UT voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA 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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