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Senate roll call 37 · 65th Congress · May 12, 1917

To amend H.R. 291 (stat-40-l-217, 6/15/17), a bill to punish espionage, by striking SEC. C as amended, which authorized the pres. In time of war to prescribe ru

On May 12, 1917, the Senate voted 39–38 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 16–27, Republicans 25–11. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 27 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

39

No

38

Did not vote

32

Date

May 12, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.