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Senate roll call 297 · 65th Congress · Jul 11, 1918

To amend H.J. RES. 309, by giving the people unrestricted right of the use of telegrams, except that government business be given precedence, and to enforce ful

On Jul 11, 1918, the Senate voted 27–32 (HJR 309). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 7–29, Republicans 20–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

27

No

32

Did not vote

51

Date

Jul 11, 1918

From Voteview roll call records.