To amend S. 4825 by eliminating the clause instructing jury to take into consideration, when determining damages, any benefits that may have accrued by reason o

On May 15, 1902, the Senate voted 14–48 (S 4825). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–40, Democrats 12–7, 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 57th Congress (1901–1902), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 14
No: 48
Did not vote: 32
Date: May 15, 1902

By party

Democrats12 yes · 7 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 40 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Thomas MacDonald Patterson D-CO voted no
George Louis Wellington R-MD voted yes
Francis Marion Cockrell D-MO voted no
George Graham Vest D-MO voted no
Henry Clay Hansbrough R-ND voted yes
Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted no
Joseph Weldon Bailey D-TX voted no
John Warwick Daniel D-VA voted no
Thomas Staples Martin D-VA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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