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Senate roll call 80 · 64th Congress · Apr 10, 1916

To consider S. 4856, (6-9-16), a bill granting pensions and increase of pensions to certain soldiers and sailors of the civil war and certain widows, dependent

On Apr 10, 1916, the Senate voted 36–24 (S 4856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 9–24, Republicans 28–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
36
No
24
Did not vote
39
Date
Apr 10, 1916

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 24 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 0 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 consider S. 4856, (6-9-16), a bill…: Senate Vote, Apr 10, 1916,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/64-S-80/to-consider-s-4856-6-9-16-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-17).

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