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Senate roll call 107 · 62nd Congress · Mar 7, 1912

To amend the treaty, by excepting from arbitration by the hague court any questions which affect the vital interest, the independence, or the honor of either of

On Mar 7, 1912, the Senate voted 37–45. Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–41, Democrats 35–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes
37
No
45
Did not vote
27
Date
Mar 7, 1912

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 4 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 41 no · 13 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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