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Senate roll call 329 · 62nd Congress · Jan 31, 1913

To amend S.J.RES. 78, by fixing the presidents term of office at 6 years. (p. 2360-1)

On Jan 31, 1913, the Senate voted 30–36 (SJR 78). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–32, Democrats 25–4. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

30

No

36

Did not vote

43

Date

Jan 31, 1913

From Voteview roll call records.