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Senate roll call 399 · 64th Congress · Mar 2, 1917

To proceed to consideration of S. 8322, a bill authorizing the President of the U.S. To supply merchant ships, the property of U.S. Citizens and bearing the reg

On Mar 2, 1917, the Senate voted 64–15 (S 8322). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–3, Republicans 23–12. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
64
No
15
Did not vote
20
Date
Mar 2, 1917

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans23 yes · 12 no · 7 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 proceed to consideration of S. 8322, a…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-399/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-8322-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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