To proceed to the consideration of H.R. 308, a bill enlarging an act requlating commerce, as amended. (p. 3667-1)

On Feb 20, 1917, the Senate voted 50–9 (HR 308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–3, Republicans 21–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 50
No: 9
Did not vote: 38
Date: Feb 20, 1917

By party

Democrats32 yes · 3 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 6 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Fosgate Kirby D-AR voted no
Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI 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 proceed to the consideration of H.R. 308…: Senate Vote, Feb 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-351/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-308 (accessed 2026-10-17).