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Senate roll call 43 · 65th Congress · May 12, 1917

To amend H.R. 291, by prohibiting the use of any food product for the manufacture of alcohol, except when used for medicinal purposes, punishable by fine or imp

On May 12, 1917, the Senate voted 38–32 (HR 291). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–19, Republicans 17–13. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 32 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

38

No

32

Did not vote

39

Date

May 12, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.