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Senate roll call 366 · 63rd Congress · Aug 22, 1914

To pass S. 6261, a bill authorizing the secretary of the treasury to purchase silver bullion, not to exceed 15,000,000 ounces. (p.14127-2)

On Aug 22, 1914, the Senate voted 39–11 (S 6261). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–2, Republicans 4–10, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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
39
No
11
Did not vote
49
Date
Aug 22, 1914

By party

  • Democrats35 yes · 2 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 10 no · 30 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 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 pass S. 6261, a bill authorizing the…: Senate Vote, Aug 22, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-366/to-pass-s-6261-a-bill-authorizing-the-secretary (accessed 2026-10-17).