To amend the ratification resolution of the treaty of peace with germany, providing for the Senate's advise and consent to the ratification of the versailles TR

On Mar 18, 1920, the Senate voted 41–42. Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–40, Republicans 38–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 41
No: 42
Did not vote: 17
Date: Mar 18, 1920

By party

Democrats3 yes · 40 no · 7 didn’t vote
Republicans38 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
David Ignatius Walsh D-MA voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted no
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted yes
John Knight Shields D-TN voted yes
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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