To consider bill H. R. 9047, relating to the incorporation of the washington telephone company and to its installation, maintenance and operation of a telephone

On Mar 2, 1901, the Senate voted 26–28 (HR 9047). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 12–23, Democrats 13–1, Others 3–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 26
No: 28
Did not vote: 38
Date: Mar 2, 1901

By party

Democrats13 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 23 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 4 no · 3 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
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge R-IN voted yes
Louis Emory Mccomas R-MD voted yes
Eugene Hale R-ME voted yes
Julius Caesar Burrows R-MI voted yes
Thomas Henry Carter R-MT voted yes
John Mellen Thurston R-NE voted yes
Joseph Benson Foraker R-OH voted yes
Joseph Simon R-OR voted yes
Redfield Proctor R-VT 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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