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Senate roll call 161 · 62nd Congress · May 6, 1912

To amend S. 5382, by providing for motherless children of deceased employees as follows; one third of monthly wage to one child; if more than one, 10% additiona

On May 6, 1912, the Senate voted 25–50 (S 5382). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–43, Democrats 24–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

50

Did not vote

34

Date

May 6, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.