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Senate roll call 4 · 59th Congress · Feb 14, 1906

To amend bill S. 529, by eliminating the provision proposing to pay out of the treasury each year one half of the annual retainer, as enumerated, to men of the

On Feb 14, 1906, the Senate voted 34–30 (S 529). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–31, Democrats 23–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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
34
No
30
Did not vote
29
Date
Feb 14, 1906

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Republicans12 yes · 31 no · 18 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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