To pass H.J.RES. 59, (c 439 stat. 2, 12-17-15), a bill extending the provisions of the act to increase the internal revenue, approved oct. 22, 1914 to dec. 31,

On Dec 17, 1915, the Senate voted 45–29 (HJR 59). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 49–0, Republicans 0–39. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 45
No: 29
Did not vote: 12
Date: Dec 17, 1915

By party

Democrats49 yes · 0 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 39 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 pass H.J.RES. 59, (c 439 stat. 2…: Senate Vote, Dec 17, 1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-4/to-pass-h-j-res-59-c-439-stat (accessed 2026-10-16).