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Senate roll call 216 · 65th Congress · Mar 7, 1918

To amend S. 3714, by authorizing President to appoint, with Senate consent, a capital issues committee of five members, three of these members of the federal re

On Mar 7, 1918, the Senate voted 37–35 (S 3714). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 18–23, Republicans 20–13. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 31 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
35
Did not vote
37
Date
Mar 7, 1918

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 23 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 13 no · 16 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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