To amend H.R. 11945, by appropriating $20,000,000 for the relief of farmers in the drought stricken regions to buy seed, feed and supplies, not more than $500 t

On Sep 4, 1918, the Senate voted 22–31 (HR 11945). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 15–14, Republicans 7–17. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 21 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: 22
No: 31
Did not vote: 58
Date: Sep 4, 1918

By party

Democrats15 yes · 14 no · 33 didn’t vote
Republicans7 yes · 17 no · 25 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
Marcus Aurelius Smith D-AZ voted no
James Duval Phelan D-CA voted no
Charles Spalding Thomas D-CO voted no
Charles Curtis R-KS voted yes
Walter Guion D-LA voted no
Joseph Irwin France R-MD voted yes
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted no
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted yes
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Robert Latham Owen D-OK voted no
Peter Goelet Gerry D-RI voted no
Christie Benet D-SC voted no
Ellison DuRant Smith D-SC voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted yes
Kenneth Douglas Mckellar D-TN voted no
William Henry King D-UT voted no
Thomas Staples Martin D-VA voted no
Miles Poindexter 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 11945, by appropriating…: Senate Vote, Sep 4, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-313/to-amend-h-r-11945-by-appropriating-20-000 (accessed 2026-10-17).