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Senate roll call 556 · 63rd Congress · Feb 23, 1915

To amend H. R. 20347, by prohibiting the payment of any part of the appropriations in this bill for compensation to anyone charged with timing the work of any e

On Feb 23, 1915, the Senate voted 31–29 (HR 20347). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–22, Republicans 21–6, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
31
No
29
Did not vote
40
Date
Feb 23, 1915

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans21 yes · 6 no · 17 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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