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Senate roll call 33 · 59th Congress · May 11, 1906

To amend bill H.R. 12987, by providing that if the rates fixed by the commission are in violation of the rights of any party secured by the constitution of the

On May 11, 1906, the Senate voted 29–50 (HR 12987). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–51, Democrats 28–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
29
No
50
Did not vote
15
Date
May 11, 1906

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 51 no · 9 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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