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Senate roll call 158 · 62nd Congress · May 6, 1912

To amend S. 5382, by providing that any female child may receive her share of compensation until she reaches the age of 20 years, unless sooner married. (p. 59

On May 6, 1912, the Senate voted 30–47 (S 5382). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–42, Democrats 29–5. 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

30

No

47

Did not vote

32

Date

May 6, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.