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Senate roll call 71 · 58th Congress · Feb 23, 1905

To decide the admissibility of evidence in the impeachment trial of charles swayne, judge of the U.S. District court in and for the northern district of florida

On Feb 23, 1905, the Senate voted 34–33. Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–10, Democrats 4–23. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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
34
No
33
Did not vote
26
Date
Feb 23, 1905

By party

  • Democrats4 yes · 23 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans30 yes · 10 no · 20 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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