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Senate roll call 22 · 65th Congress · Apr 28, 1917

To amend S. 1871, by authorizing the President to raise and maintain by voluntary enlistment of men over 25 years at time of enlistment, no more than 4 infantry

On Apr 28, 1917, the Senate voted 56–31 (S 1871). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 20–27, Republicans 37–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 24 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
56
No
31
Did not vote
23
Date
Apr 28, 1917

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 27 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 4 no · 8 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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