To amend H.R. 2316, by preventing an association organized for export trade, from artificially or intentionally increasing the prices, within the United States,

On Dec 12, 1917, the Senate voted 53–9 (HR 2316). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–3, Republicans 25–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 9 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: 53
No: 9
Did not vote: 48
Date: Dec 12, 1917

By party

Democrats29 yes · 3 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 6 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted no
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted no
Bert Manfred Fernald R-ME voted no
Frank Billings Kellogg R-MN voted no
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted no
William Musgrave Calder R-NY voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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