To consider S. 6708, a bill relating to ocean mail service and promotion of commerce, by amending an act of march 3, 1891, entitled, "an act to provide for ocea

On Jun 25, 1910, the Senate voted 35–21 (S 6708). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–6, Democrats 2–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 35
No: 21
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jun 25, 1910

By party

Democrats2 yes · 15 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 6 no · 24 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Stephens Clay D-GA voted yes
Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Furnifold McLendel Simmons D-NC voted yes
Norris Brown R-NE voted no
Theodore Elijah Burton R-OH voted no

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 consider S. 6708, a bill relating to…: Senate Vote, Jun 25, 1910,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-214/to-consider-s-6708-a-bill-relating-to-ocean (accessed 2026-10-17).