To amend the bill H.R. 4961, by excluding the prohibition of the manufacture of brandies and distilled spirits for the fortification of wine. (p. 4960-1)

On Jul 6, 1917, the Senate voted 6–72 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–41, Republicans 3–31. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 6 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: 6
No: 72
Did not vote: 33
Date: Jul 6, 1917

By party

Democrats3 yes · 41 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 31 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted yes
William Joel Stone D-MO voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
Morris Sheppard D-TX 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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