To amend S. 2263, by inserting at the end of section one, a proviso that none but citizens of the U.S. Are to be employed on U.S. Vessels benefited by this act.

On Mar 1, 1904, the Senate voted 19–38 (S 2263). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–38, Democrats 21–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 58th Congress (1903–1904), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 19
No: 38
Did not vote: 34
Date: Mar 1, 1904

By party

Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 38 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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