To amend S.J. RES. 101, insuring the supply and equitable distribution of print paper for the national security and defense of the industries of the united stat

On Jan 15, 1918, the Senate voted 4–53 (SJR 101). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–32, Republicans 3–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 4
No: 53
Did not vote: 53
Date: Jan 15, 1918

By party

Democrats1 yes · 32 no · 29 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 22 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted yes
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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