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Senate roll call 98 · 65th Congress · Jul 21, 1917

To amend H.R. 4961, by appropriating $50,000 for expenses of a joint committee on expenditures in the conduct of the war to be appointed from Senate and house,

On Jul 21, 1917, the Senate voted 53–31 (HR 4961). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–31, Republicans 38–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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

53

No

31

Did not vote

27

Date

Jul 21, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.