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Senate roll call 279 · 65th Congress · Jun 20, 1918

To pass S. 130, a bill creating in the war and navy departments a roll designated as the "civil war volunteer officers' retired list," to authorize placing ther

On Jun 20, 1918, the Senate voted 30–26 (S 130). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 6–26, Republicans 30–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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
30
No
26
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 20, 1918

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 26 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 2 no · 17 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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