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Senate roll call 55 · 59th Congress · May 18, 1906

To pass bill H.R. 12987. (p. 7088-1)

On May 18, 1906, the Senate voted 71–3 (HR 12987). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 52–1, Democrats 30–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 3 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
71
No
3
Did not vote
10
Date
May 18, 1906

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 2 no · 2 didn’t vote
  • Republicans52 yes · 1 no · 8 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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