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Senate roll call 186 · 62nd Congress · May 31, 1912

To pass H.R. 9061, (37 stat. 137, 6-19-12), a bill limiting the hours of daily service of laborers and mechanics employed by the U.S. To eight hours. (p. 7454-

On May 31, 1912, the Senate voted 45–11 (HR 9061). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 23–11, Democrats 27–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 13 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

45

No

11

Did not vote

46

Date

May 31, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.