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Senate roll call 280 · 62nd Congress · Aug 21, 1912

To consider S. 3315; no quorum voting. (p. 11470-2,11468-2)

On Aug 21, 1912, the Senate voted 39–4 (S 3315). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 27–0, Republicans 17–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 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
39
No
4
Did not vote
61
Date
Aug 21, 1912

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans17 yes · 4 no · 35 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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