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Senate roll call 72 · 66th Congress · Nov 8, 1919

To amend the reservation no. 2 of the versailles treaty, providing that withdrawal of the United States from the leaque of nations may be made by the President

On Nov 8, 1919, the Senate voted 39–45. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–42, Democrats 37–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 5 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
39
No
45
Did not vote
17
Date
Nov 8, 1919

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 3 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 42 no · 7 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 amend the reservation no. 2 of the…: Senate Vote, Nov 8, 1919,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/66-S-72/to-amend-the-reservation-no-2-of-the-versailles (accessed 2026-10-17).

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