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Senate roll call 87 · 65th Congress · Jul 19, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by appointing a food administrator at $75 per year, to hold office during the war at the pleasure of the President. (p. 5265-1)

On Jul 19, 1917, the Senate voted 10–63 (HR 4961). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–35, Republicans 5–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
10
No
63
Did not vote
37
Date
Jul 19, 1917

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 35 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 29 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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