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Senate roll call 222 · 65th Congress · Mar 13, 1918

To decide a point of order, raised by smith, made during debate on S. 3752 (stat-40-l-451, 3/21/18, 3/21/18), a bill providing for federal control of railroads,

On Mar 13, 1918, the Senate voted 51–23 (S 3752). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 19–23, Republicans 35–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 19 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
51
No
23
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 13, 1918

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 23 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 14 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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