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Senate roll call 132 · 62nd Congress · Apr 16, 1912

To consider S. 2234, a bill providing for a primary election in the district of columbia, at which qualified electors may vote for their first and second choice

On Apr 16, 1912, the Senate voted 32–14 (S 2234). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 15–14, Democrats 19–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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
32
No
14
Did not vote
61
Date
Apr 16, 1912

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Republicans15 yes · 14 no · 27 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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