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Senate roll call 171 · 62nd Congress · May 20, 1912

To reconsider action referring S. 6864, a bill providing for the construction and operation of a railroad in alaska, to the committee on public lands.

On May 20, 1912, the Senate voted 31–23 (S 6864). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–18, Democrats 22–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
31
No
23
Did not vote
51
Date
May 20, 1912

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 6 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 18 no · 26 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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