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Senate roll call 228 · 63rd Congress · Mar 20, 1914

To amend a motion to refer to the committee on suffrage S. J. RES. 128, proposing a constitutional amendment granting woman suffrage, so that resolution will be

On Mar 20, 1914, the Senate voted 25–37 (SJR 128). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–16, Republicans 7–22, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
25
No
37
Did not vote
36
Date
Mar 20, 1914

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 16 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans7 yes · 22 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

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 amend a motion to refer to the committee…: Senate Vote, Mar 20…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-228/to-amend-a-motion-to-refer-to-the-committee (accessed 2026-10-17).