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Senate roll call 78 · 60th Congress · Mar 1, 1909

To proceed to consideration of the conference report on S. 2982, (app. 3-4-09, 35 stat. 1169), a bill codifying, revising, and amending the penal laws of the u.

On Mar 1, 1909, the Senate voted 49–12 (S 2982). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–0, Democrats 3–12. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 members voted against their own party.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
49
No
12
Did not vote
34
Date
Mar 1, 1909

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 12 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans46 yes · 0 no · 17 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 proceed to consideration of the…: Senate Vote, Mar 1, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-S-78/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-the-conference-report-on (accessed 2026-10-17).