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Senate roll call 256 · 62nd Congress · Aug 10, 1912

To proceed to consideration on saturday next, of S. 3, a bill relating to vocational education; no quorum voting. (p. 10646-1)

On Aug 10, 1912, the Senate voted 33–13 (S 3). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–12, Democrats 19–1. 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
33
No
13
Did not vote
61
Date
Aug 10, 1912

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 12 no · 28 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration on saturday…: Senate Vote, Aug 10, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-S-256/to-proceed-to-consideration-on-saturday-next-of-s (accessed 2026-10-17).