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Senate roll call 171 · 65th Congress · Oct 4, 1917

To amend H.R. 5723, by increasing pensions to those wounded in the war, and suffering permanent disabilities, from $72 to $100 a month. (p. 7753-1)

On Oct 4, 1917, the Senate voted 26–32 (HR 5723). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 4–31, Republicans 25–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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

26

No

32

Did not vote

50

Date

Oct 4, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.