To pass over presidents' veto, H.R. 18642, a bill amending an act, providing revenue, equalizing duties, and encouraging the industries of the U.S. (metal sched

On Aug 16, 1912, the Senate voted 32–39 (HR 18642). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–41, Democrats 33–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 32
No: 39
Did not vote: 35
Date: Aug 16, 1912

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 41 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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