To amend H.R. 12731, by providing that every able-bodied man from 45 to 60 years of age is in the military service of the United States and authorizing the pres

On Aug 27, 1918, the Senate voted 9–54 (HR 12731). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–34, Republicans 10–22. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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: 9
No: 54
Did not vote: 45
Date: Aug 27, 1918

By party

Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 28 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted yes
Harry Stewart New R-IN voted yes
James Eli Watson R-IN voted yes
Joseph Irwin France R-MD voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
Joseph Sherman Frelinghuysen R-NJ voted yes
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted yes
William Musgrave Calder R-NY voted yes
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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