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Senate roll call 131 · 62nd Congress · Apr 11, 1912

To amend H.R. 18956, a bill making appropriations for the support of the army for year ending june 30, 1913, by eliminating clause reducing the cavalry of the u

On Apr 11, 1912, the Senate voted 47–6 (HR 18956). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–1, Democrats 17–5. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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
47
No
6
Did not vote
53
Date
Apr 11, 1912

By party

  • Democrats17 yes · 5 no · 31 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 1 no · 22 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 H.R. 18956, a bill making…: Senate Vote, Apr 11, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-S-131/to-amend-h-r-18956-a-bill-making-appropriations (accessed 2026-10-17).