To proceed to the consideration of H. R. 7117, a bill increasing the efficiency of the engineer corps of the U.S. Army. (p.8504-2)

On Jun 20, 1910, the Senate voted 33–20 (HR 7117). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–7, Democrats 1–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 33
No: 20
Did not vote: 48
Date: Jun 20, 1910

By party

Democrats1 yes · 14 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans33 yes · 7 no · 23 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted yes
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Joseph Moore Dixon R-MT voted no
Jonathan Bourne Jr. R-OR voted no
Carroll Smalley Page R-VT 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. R…: Senate Vote, Jun 20, 1910,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-204/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-7117 (accessed 2026-10-17).