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Senate roll call 25 · 65th Congress · Apr 30, 1917

To amend s.j.r. 42, a resolution authorizing the pres. To requisition vessels of alien enemies, by withdrawing authorization to file damage suits and denying co

On Apr 30, 1917, the Senate voted 64–10 (SJR 42). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 31–9, Republicans 33–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 10 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
64
No
10
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 30, 1917

By party

  • Democrats31 yes · 9 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 15 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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