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Senate roll call 240 · 66th Congress · Mar 17, 1920

To approve a reservation to the treaty of peace with germany, providing that the United States withhold its assent to article 147 of the treaty in so far as rec

On Mar 17, 1920, the Senate voted 15–51. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–25, Democrats 7–26. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 16 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
15
No
51
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 17, 1920

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 26 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 25 no · 17 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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Capitol Receipts, “To approve a reservation to the treaty of…: Senate Vote, Mar 17, 1920,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-S-240/to-approve-a-reservation-to-the-treaty-of-peace (accessed 2026-10-17).

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