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Senate roll call 233 · 61st Congress · Feb 2, 1911

To amend the amendment to S. 6708, made in committee of the whole a bill relating to ocean mail service and promotion of commerce, by inserting "inclusive of al

On Feb 2, 1911, the Senate voted 35–40 (S 6708). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–42, Democrats 29–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
40
Did not vote
23
Date
Feb 2, 1911

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans9 yes · 42 no · 12 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 the amendment to S. 6708, made in…: Senate Vote, Feb 2, 1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-233/to-amend-the-amendment-to-s-6708-made-in (accessed 2026-10-17).