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Senate roll call 234 · 61st Congress · Feb 2, 1911

To amend S. 6708, by providing that all ships, registered under the provisions shall be entitled to all rights, privileges and benefits granted to any vessel of

On Feb 2, 1911, the Senate voted 37–39 (S 6708). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–40, Democrats 28–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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
37
No
39
Did not vote
24
Date
Feb 2, 1911

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 40 no · 12 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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