To amend H.R. 14749, by striking out all of certain sections and inserting new sections in lieu thereof, proposing that a new state be made out of the territory

On Feb 7, 1905, the Senate voted 38–38 (HR 14749). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–38, Democrats 29–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 58th Congress (1903–1904), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 38
No: 38
Did not vote: 14
Date: Feb 7, 1905

By party

Democrats29 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 38 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Paul Clarke D-AR voted no
George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
Thomas Robert Bard R-CA voted yes
Weldon Brinton Heyburn R-ID voted yes
Russell Alexander Alger R-MI voted yes
Henry Clay Hansbrough R-ND voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted yes
William Morris Stewart R-NV voted yes
Joseph Benson Foraker R-OH voted yes
Boies Penrose R-PA voted yes
Stephen Benton Elkins R-WV 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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