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Senate roll call 179 · 63rd Congress · Dec 19, 1913

To amend H. R. 7837, by making attorneys, expert, assistants, clerks, and other employees amenable to civil service act of 1883. (p.1216-1)

On Dec 19, 1913, the Senate voted 43–43 (HR 7837). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–43, Republicans 40–0, Others 1–0. 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

43

No

43

Did not vote

15

Date

Dec 19, 1913

From Voteview roll call records.