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Senate roll call 406 · 63rd Congress · Sep 2, 1914

To amend H. R. 15657, by making the directors of a firm or corporation engaged in commerce as a common carrier criminally liable when they intentionally or negl

On Sep 2, 1914, the Senate voted 17–39 (HR 15657). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–30, Republicans 10–9, Others 1–0. 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
17
No
39
Did not vote
45
Date
Sep 2, 1914

By party

  • Democrats6 yes · 30 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 9 no · 25 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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