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Senate roll call 35 · 64th Congress · Feb 18, 1916

To go into open executive session for the consideration of the resolution (39 stat. 1661, 6-19-16), ratifying the convention between the U.S. And nicaragua rela

On Feb 18, 1916, the Senate voted 15–52. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–37, Republicans 10–15. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 15 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
52
Did not vote
33
Date
Feb 18, 1916

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 37 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 15 no · 17 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 go into open executive session for the…: Senate Vote, Feb 18, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-35/to-go-into-open-executive-session-for-the-consideration (accessed 2026-10-15).

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