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Senate roll call 55 · 64th Congress · Mar 8, 1916

To reconsider vote by which the Senate refused to concur in the amendment to S. 3331, which amendment gives preference to applicant offering in good faith to TH

On Mar 8, 1916, the Senate voted 26–40 (S 3331). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 20–19, Republicans 6–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 25 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
26
No
40
Did not vote
33
Date
Mar 8, 1916

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 19 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 22 no · 14 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 reconsider vote by which the Senate…: Senate Vote, Mar 8, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-55/to-reconsider-vote-by-which-the-senate-refused-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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