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Senate roll call 281 · 62nd Congress · Aug 21, 1912

To proceed to consideration of S. 3315; no quorum voting. (p. 11471-2)

On Aug 21, 1912, the Senate voted 35–2 (S 3315). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–0, Republicans 10–2. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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
35
No
2
Did not vote
71
Date
Aug 21, 1912

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 27 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 2 no · 44 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 of S. 3315; no…: Senate Vote, Aug 21, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-S-281/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-s-3315-no-quorum (accessed 2026-10-17).