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Senate roll call 263 · 62nd Congress · Aug 13, 1912

To amend H.R. 21279, by reducing the rates on parcel post from three to two cents for each additional or portion of a pound above the first pound for delivery w

On Aug 13, 1912, the Senate voted 22–33 (HR 21279). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 4–31, Democrats 19–3. 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

33

Did not vote

52

Date

Aug 13, 1912

From Voteview roll call records.