To agree to the amendment to H. R. 15657, which amendment eliminates the provision giving labor organization or men the right to assemble at or near a house or

On Aug 27, 1914, the Senate voted 33–15 (HR 15657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 23–13, Republicans 11–1, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 14 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: 33
No: 15
Did not vote: 52
Date: Aug 27, 1914

By party

Democrats23 yes · 13 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 1 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

Francis Shelley (Frank) White D-AL voted no
Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
James Hamilton Lewis D-IL voted no
John Worth Kern D-IN voted no
William Howard Thompson D-KS voted no
Blair Lee D-MD voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
Thomas James Walsh D-MT voted no
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
Luke Lea D-TN voted no
Morris Sheppard D-TX voted no

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 to H. R. 15657…: Senate Vote, Aug 27, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-380/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-15657 (accessed 2026-10-17).