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Senate roll call 325 · 62nd Congress · Jan 30, 1913

To amend an amendment to S.J.RES. 78, proposing an amendment to the constitution of the U.S. Fixing the term of office of President at 4 instead of 6 years. (p

On Jan 30, 1913, the Senate voted 25–42 (SJR 78). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 15–26, Democrats 12–19. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 27 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

25

No

42

Did not vote

37

Date

Jan 30, 1913

From Voteview roll call records.