To pass S.J. RES. 1,(40 stat-1)m deckarubg war on germany (p. 200, col. 1)

On Apr 4, 1917, the Senate voted 82–6 (SJR 1). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 50–3, Republicans 39–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 82
No: 6
Did not vote: 16
Date: Apr 4, 1917

By party

Democrats50 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 3 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Joel Stone D-MO voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI 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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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S.J. RES. 1,(40 stat-1)m deckarubg…: Senate Vote, Apr 4, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-2/to-pass-s-j-res-1-40-stat-1 (accessed 2026-10-16).