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Senate roll call 42 · 59th Congress · May 14, 1906

To table the amendment to bill H.R. 12987, which amendment grants power to the interstate commerce commission after receipt of evidence to rescind its findings

On May 14, 1906, the Senate voted 41–30 (HR 12987). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–5, Democrats 1–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
41
No
30
Did not vote
22
Date
May 14, 1906

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 25 no · 8 didn’t vote
  • Republicans42 yes · 5 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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Capitol Receipts, “To table the amendment to bill H.R. 12987…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1906,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/59-S-42/to-table-the-amendment-to-bill-h-r-12987 (accessed 2026-10-17).