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Senate roll call 41 · 64th Congress · Mar 1, 1916

To amend S. 3331, by giving the President of the U.S., in time of national emergency, the authority to enter into and take possession of any water power or deve

On Mar 1, 1916, the Senate voted 19–33 (S 3331). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–16, Republicans 5–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 20 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
19
No
33
Did not vote
45
Date
Mar 1, 1916

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 16 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 19 no · 18 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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