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Senate roll call 136 · 62nd Congress · Apr 19, 1912

To amend S. 3175, a bill regulating the immigration of aliens to and residence of aliens in the U.S., by excluding all aliens over 16 years of age who cannot re

On Apr 19, 1912, the Senate voted 9–56 (S 3175). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–32, Democrats 7–25. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 10 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
9
No
56
Did not vote
42
Date
Apr 19, 1912

By party

  • Democrats7 yes · 25 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 32 no · 21 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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