To amend H. J. RES. 39, proposing an amendment to the constitution providing for the direct election of senators, by striking out (1) authority in Congress to m

On Apr 13, 1911, the House voted 122–190 (HJR 39). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–195, Republicans 125–0, Others 2–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 122
No: 190
Did not vote: 86
Date: Apr 13, 1911

By party

Democrats0 yes · 195 no · 42 didn’t vote
Republicans125 yes · 0 no · 44 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. J. RES. 39, proposing an…: House Vote, Apr 13, 1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-H-4/to-amend-h-j-res-39-proposing-an-amendment (accessed 2026-10-15).