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Senate roll call 5 · 65th Congress · Apr 17, 1917

To amend H.R. 2762, by calling for issuance of bonds in denominations of $50, and multiples thereof, convertible into bonds bearing higher interest rate if issu

On Apr 17, 1917, the Senate voted 37–42 (HR 2762). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–42, Republicans 37–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

37

No

42

Did not vote

31

Date

Apr 17, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.