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Senate roll call 240 · 65th Congress · Apr 27, 1918

To amend S. 3771, coordinating or consolidating executive bureaus, agencies, and offices in the interest of economy and more efficient concentration of the gove

On Apr 27, 1918, the Senate voted 37–41 (S 3771). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 10–34, Republicans 28–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
41
Did not vote
32
Date
Apr 27, 1918

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 34 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans28 yes · 7 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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