To proceed to the consideration of H. J. RES. 116 (36 stat. L. 884, app. 6/25/1910), amending an act to correct chapter 271 volume 35, U.S. Statues.

On Mar 28, 1910, the Senate voted 52–4 (HJR 116). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 39–4, Democrats 13–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 52
No: 4
Did not vote: 46
Date: Mar 28, 1910

By party

Democrats13 yes · 1 no · 26 didn’t vote
Republicans39 yes · 4 no · 20 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Weldon Brinton Heyburn R-ID voted no
Benjamin Franklin Shively D-IN voted no
Eugene Hale R-ME voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Stephen Benton Elkins R-WV voted no

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 proceed to the consideration of H. J…: Senate Vote, Mar 28, 1910,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-146/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-j-res (accessed 2026-10-17).