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Senate roll call 123 · 65th Congress · Aug 2, 1917

To pass S. 2477 (stat-40-l-295, 9/27/17), a bill authorizing construction of a new treasury dept. Building. A quorum did not vote.

On Aug 2, 1917, the Senate voted 21–14 (S 2477). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–1, Republicans 3–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 4 members voted against their own party.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
14
Did not vote
75
Date
Aug 2, 1917

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 1 no · 43 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 14 no · 32 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 pass S. 2477 (stat-40-l-295, 9/27/17), a…: Senate Vote, Aug 2, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-123/to-pass-s-2477-stat-40-l-295-9 (accessed 2026-10-16).

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