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Senate roll call 36 · 59th Congress · May 11, 1906

To amend bill H.R. 12987, by preventing the orders of the commission being set aside by any court, unless such orders violate the constitution of the U.S. Or ex

On May 11, 1906, the Senate voted 24–55 (HR 12987). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–51, Democrats 23–5. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 59th Congress (1905–1906), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
24
No
55
Did not vote
15
Date
May 11, 1906

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 5 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 51 no · 9 didn’t vote

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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