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Senate roll call 234 · 62nd Congress · Jul 31, 1912

To pass over presidents veto, S. 4862, a bill granting relief to certain persons who supplied labor and materials for the construction of the corbelt tunnel of

On Jul 31, 1912, the Senate voted 42–17 (S 4862). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 16–21, Democrats 28–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
42
No
17
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 31, 1912

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 21 no · 19 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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