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Senate roll call 51 · 59th Congress · May 16, 1906

To amend bill H.R. 12987, by classifying as common carrier those carriers engaged in transporting oil or other commodities except water and gas by pipe lines, a

On May 16, 1906, the Senate voted 43–25 (HR 12987). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 41–4, Democrats 3–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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

43

No

25

Did not vote

25

Date

May 16, 1906

From Voteview roll call records.