To agree to the resolution (39 stat. 1661, 6-19-16), ratifying the convention between the U.S. And nicaragua, signed at washington aug. 5, 1914, granting the u.

On Feb 18, 1916, the Senate voted 56–18. Result: passed. By party: Democrats 40–5, Republicans 16–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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: 56
No: 18
Did not vote: 26
Date: Feb 18, 1916

By party

Democrats40 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 13 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Paul Clarke D-AR voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
William Alden Smith R-MI voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted no
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the resolution (39 stat. 1661…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-34/to-agree-to-the-resolution-39-stat-1661-6 (accessed 2026-10-17).