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Senate roll call 187 · 65th Congress · Jan 7, 1918

To pass S. 2812, a bill encouraging and promoting the mining of coal, phosphate, oil, gas, potassium, and sodium, on public domain. (p. 661-2)

On Jan 7, 1918, the Senate voted 37–32 (S 2812). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–12, Republicans 10–21. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 22 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
37
No
32
Did not vote
38
Date
Jan 7, 1918

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 12 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 21 no · 18 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. 2812, a bill encouraging and…: Senate Vote, Jan 7, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-187/to-pass-s-2812-a-bill-encouraging-and-promoting (accessed 2026-10-17).

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