To table an amendment to H.R. 8753, which provides for the discharge of any person holding an office of position under U.S. Appointment who shall have commuted

On Apr 10, 1918, the Senate voted 26–27 (HR 8753). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–4, Republicans 1–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 26
No: 27
Did not vote: 58
Date: Apr 10, 1918

By party

Democrats25 yes · 4 no · 33 didn’t vote
Republicans1 yes · 23 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Oscar Wilder Underwood D-AL voted no
William Fosgate Kirby D-AR voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted yes
William Henry King D-UT 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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