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Senate roll call 171 · 62nd Congress · May 20, 1912

To reconsider action referring S. 6864, a bill providing for the construction and operation of a railroad in alaska, to the committee on public lands.

On May 20, 1912, the Senate voted 31–23 (S 6864). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–18, Democrats 22–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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

31

No

23

Did not vote

51

Date

May 20, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.