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Senate roll call 402 · 63rd Congress · Sep 2, 1914

To amend H. R. 15657, by paying to person or persons, as a reward 10% of any sum recovered from penalties, fines, forfeitures or otherwise, who furnish evidence

On Sep 2, 1914, the Senate voted 14–38 (HR 15657). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 9–22, Republicans 4–16, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 13 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
14
No
38
Did not vote
49
Date
Sep 2, 1914

By party

  • Democrats9 yes · 22 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 16 no · 24 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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