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Senate roll call 205 · 62nd Congress · Jul 13, 1912

To proceed to consideration of H.R. 21969, (c 390-37 stat. L. 560-8-24-12), a bill providing for the opening, maintenance, protection, and operation of panama c

On Jul 13, 1912, the Senate voted 40–34 (HR 21969). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 43–1, Democrats 0–34. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
40
No
34
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 13, 1912

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans43 yes · 1 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of H.R. 21969…: Senate Vote, Jul 13, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-S-205/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-21969-c (accessed 2026-10-17).

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