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Senate roll call 38 · 59th Congress · May 12, 1906

To amend bill H.R. 12987, by granting the courts power to review the acts of the commission when order or requirement is in the exercise of discretion and juris

On May 12, 1906, the Senate voted 22–46 (HR 12987). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–45, Democrats 23–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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
22
No
46
Did not vote
25
Date
May 12, 1906

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 1 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 45 no · 15 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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