To proceed to the reading of the versailles treaty.

On Jun 9, 1919, the Senate voted 42–24. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 38–1, Democrats 5–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 66th Congress (1919–1920), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 42
No: 24
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jun 9, 1919

By party

Democrats5 yes · 23 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 1 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Reed D-MO voted yes
Henry Lee Myers D-MT voted yes
Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted yes
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to the reading of the versailles…: Senate Vote, Jun 9, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-S-16/to-proceed-to-the-reading-of-the-versailles-treaty (accessed 2026-10-18).