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Senate roll call 93 · 64th Congress · Apr 17, 1916

To amend H.R. 12766, by establishing not less than 6 nor more than 12 districts in the U.S. And in each district establishing a military or naval training schoo

On Apr 17, 1916, the Senate voted 31–37 (HR 12766). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–15, Republicans 6–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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
31
No
37
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 17, 1916

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 15 no · 18 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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