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Senate roll call 85 · 65th Congress · Jul 18, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by forbidding persons employed by, or voluntary agents of the U.S., including members of advisory boards, to contract for supplies, without

On Jul 18, 1917, the Senate voted 54–17 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–8, Republicans 24–10. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 18 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

54

No

17

Did not vote

37

Date

Jul 18, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.