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Senate roll call 247 · 62nd Congress · Aug 8, 1912

To agree to an amendment to H.R. 21969, which amendment provides that no toll shall be levied upon american vessels engaged in foreign trade if owners agree to

On Aug 8, 1912, the Senate voted 37–23 (HR 21969). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 27–10, Democrats 13–14. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
37
No
23
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 8, 1912

By party

  • Democrats13 yes · 14 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Republicans27 yes · 10 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to an amendment to H.R. 21969…: Senate Vote, Aug 8, 1912,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/62-S-247/to-agree-to-an-amendment-to-h-r-21969 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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