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Senate roll call 38 · 66th Congress · Sep 23, 1919

To postpone consideration of the peace treaty with germany, to afford more time for considering an amendment barring the United States from various commissions

On Sep 23, 1919, the Senate voted 43–40. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–2, Democrats 1–38. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
43
No
40
Did not vote
17
Date
Sep 23, 1919

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 38 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 2 no · 6 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 postpone consideration of the peace…: Senate Vote, Sep 23, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-S-38/to-postpone-consideration-of-the-peace-treaty-with-germany (accessed 2026-10-17).

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