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Senate roll call 170 · 63rd Congress · Dec 18, 1913

To amend H. R. 7837, by suspending the requirements of civil service employees for attorneys, experts, assistants and clerks. (p.1134-2)

On Dec 18, 1913, the Senate voted 34–29 (HR 7837). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 38–2, Republicans 0–28. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

34

No

29

Did not vote

33

Date

Dec 18, 1913

From Voteview roll call records.