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Senate roll call 518 · 63rd Congress · Feb 1, 1915

To sustain chair's decision, a motion made during debate on S. 6856, which decision states that a motion to recommit bill to committee on commerce is not in ord

On Feb 1, 1915, the Senate voted 37–46 (S 6856). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 37–9, Republicans 0–37, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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
46
Did not vote
17
Date
Feb 1, 1915

By party

  • Democrats37 yes · 9 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 37 no · 7 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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