To amend H.R. 308, a bill enlarging an act regulating commerce, as amended, by providing that not less than 3 members shall set in the hearings and participate

On Feb 20, 1917, the Senate voted 60–5 (HR 308). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–4, Republicans 26–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 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: 60
No: 5
Did not vote: 35
Date: Feb 20, 1917

By party

Democrats34 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Taylor Robinson D-AR voted no
William Fosgate Kirby D-AR voted no
John Franklin Shafroth D-CO voted no
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted no
Henry French Hollis D-NH 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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