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On Jul 15, 1914, the Senate voted 42–19 (SRE 411). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–1, Republicans 6–17, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 42
No: 19
Did not vote: 40
Date: Jul 15, 1914

By party

Democrats36 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans6 yes · 17 no · 21 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
John Downey Works R-CA voted yes
Porter James Mccumber R-ND voted yes
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
Henry Frederick Lippitt R-RI voted yes
Nathan Goff R-WV voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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