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Senate roll call 481 · 63rd Congress · Jan 12, 1915

To refer to the committee on rules, a notice given by morris sheppard (d. - texas) of intention to suspend the rules and move an amendment to the district of co

On Jan 12, 1915, the Senate voted 37–34 (HR 19422). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–15, Republicans 14–19, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 29 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
37
No
34
Did not vote
27
Date
Jan 12, 1915

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 15 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans14 yes · 19 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 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 refer to the committee on rules, a notice…: Senate Vote, Jan 12…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-481/to-refer-to-the-committee-on-rules-a-notice (accessed 2026-10-17).