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Senate roll call 140 · 62nd Congress · Apr 22, 1912

To proceed to consideration of S. 2234, a bill providing for primary election in the district of columbia, at which qualified electors may vote for their first

On Apr 22, 1912, the Senate voted 25–31 (S 2234). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–23, Democrats 16–10. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 20 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

25

No

31

Did not vote

50

Date

Apr 22, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.