To proceed to the consideration of H. R. 10302, amending an act relating to safety appliances and railroads for employees thereof and travelers therein, by requ

On Mar 2, 1901, the Senate voted 39–21 (HR 10302). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–18, Democrats 17–2, Others 7–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 56th Congress (1899–1900), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 39
No: 21
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 2, 1901

By party

Democrats17 yes · 2 no · 8 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 18 no · 24 didn’t vote
Others7 yes · 1 no · 2 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
Richard Rolland Kenney D-DE voted no
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted yes
Shelby Moore Cullom R-IL voted yes
Charles Warren Fairbanks R-IN voted yes
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted yes
George Louis Wellington R-MD voted yes
Louis Emory Mccomas R-MD voted yes
Jeter Connelly Pritchard R-NC voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
John Mellen Thurston R-NE voted yes
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted yes
Joseph Benson Foraker R-OH voted yes
George Wycliffe Mcbride R-OR voted yes
John Lowndes Mclaurin D-SC voted no
Addison Gardner Foster R-WA voted yes
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY 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 consideration of H. R…: Senate Vote, Mar 2, 1901,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/56-S-165/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-10302 (accessed 2026-10-17).