To proceed to the consideration of H. R. 29346, a bill granting pensions to certain enlisted men who served in the civil and mexican wars. (p.2823-2)

On Feb 18, 1911, the Senate voted 49–35 (HR 29346). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–8, Democrats 3–27. 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: 49
No: 35
Did not vote: 19
Date: Feb 18, 1911

By party

Democrats3 yes · 27 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans46 yes · 8 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Morgan Gardner Bulkeley R-CT voted no
Benjamin Franklin Shively D-IN voted yes
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted no
Winthrop Murray Crane R-MA voted no
John Kean R-NJ voted no
Theodore Elijah Burton R-OH voted no
Robert Latham Owen D-OK voted yes
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted yes
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted no
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY 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, Feb 18, 1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-243/to-proceed-to-the-consideration-of-h-r-29346 (accessed 2026-10-17).