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Senate roll call 157 · 63rd Congress · Dec 12, 1913

To consider S. 2860 (38 stat. 384, 6/4/1914), a bill providing a temporary method of conducting the nomination and election of U.S. Senators. (p.755-1)

On Dec 12, 1913, the Senate voted 31–34 (S 2860). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 6–29, Republicans 25–6, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

31

No

34

Did not vote

34

Date

Dec 12, 1913

From Voteview roll call records.