To table appeal from decision of the chair that james a. Reed (r.- mo.) was out of order, a motion made during discussion on S. 6856; no quorum voting. (p. 327

On Feb 8, 1915, the Senate voted 25–2 (S 6856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 15–1, Republicans 10–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 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: 25
No: 2
Did not vote: 74
Date: Feb 8, 1915

By party

Democrats15 yes · 1 no · 40 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 1 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Alexander Reed D-MO voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

James Alexander Reed D-MO
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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