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Senate roll call 31 · 59th Congress · May 10, 1906

To amend bill H.R. 12987, by proposing to punish by fine or imprisonment obtained by fraudulent or false representation at less than the lawful rate. (p. 6628,

On May 10, 1906, the Senate voted 73–2 (HR 12987). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–1, Democrats 27–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 59th Congress (1905–1906), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
73
No
2
Did not vote
20
Date
May 10, 1906

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 1 no · 14 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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