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Senate roll call 247 · 62nd Congress · Aug 8, 1912

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 21969, which amendment provides that no toll shall be levied upon american vessels engaged in foreign trade if owners agree to

On Aug 8, 1912, the Senate voted 37–23 (HR 21969). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–10, Democrats 13–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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

37

No

23

Did not vote

45

Date

Aug 8, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.