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Senate roll call 72 · 60th Congress · Feb 23, 1909

To amend S. 5729, (app. 3-3-09), a bill correcting the records and authorizing the reenlistment of certain noncommissioned officers and enlisted men belonging t

On Feb 23, 1909, the Senate voted 27–56 (S 5729). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–59, Democrats 27–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
27
No
56
Did not vote
7
Date
Feb 23, 1909

By party

  • Democrats27 yes · 1 no · 4 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 59 no · 3 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend S. 5729, (app. 3-3-09), a bill…: Senate Vote, Feb 23, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/60-S-72/to-amend-s-5729-app-3-3-09-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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