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Senate roll call 56 · 59th Congress · May 23, 1906

To amend bill S. 4403, (2-20-09, 34 stat. 898), an act regulating the immigration of aliens into the U.S. Approved march 3, 1903, which amendment eliminates the

On May 23, 1906, the Senate voted 15–30 (S 4403). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 15–1. 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
15
No
30
Did not vote
50
Date
May 23, 1906

By party

  • Democrats15 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 32 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 amend bill S. 4403, (2-20-09, 34 stat…: Senate Vote, May 23, 1906,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/59-S-56/to-amend-bill-s-4403-2-20-09-34 (accessed 2026-10-17).