To agree to the amendment in the committee of the whole to H. R. 15657, which amendment prevents criminal prosecution in cases of unfair competition. (p.14271-

On Aug 26, 1914, the Senate voted 27–26 (HR 15657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–12, Republicans 3–14, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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: 27
No: 26
Did not vote: 46
Date: Aug 26, 1914

By party

Democrats25 yes · 12 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 14 no · 27 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Howard Thompson D-KS voted no
Blair Lee D-MD voted no
Charles Fletcher Johnson D-ME voted no
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted yes
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Atlee Pomerene D-OH voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
John Knight Shields D-TN voted no
Morris Sheppard D-TX voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amendment in the committee…: Senate Vote, Aug 26, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-373/to-agree-to-the-amendment-in-the-committee-of (accessed 2026-10-17).