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Senate roll call 166 · 62nd Congress · May 6, 1912

To amend S. 5382, by changing the death benefits allowed from eight years to the life expectency of deceased, with certain exceptions. (p. 5957-1)

On May 6, 1912, the Senate voted 22–49 (S 5382). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–43, Democrats 22–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

22

No

49

Did not vote

37

Date

May 6, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.