To decide a point of order, objecting to amendment to the indian appropriation bill for 1914, H. R. 1917, on grounds that an amendment authorizing per capita pa

On Jun 18, 1913, the Senate voted 36–15 (HR 1914). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 25–6, Republicans 12–10, Others 1–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 16 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: 36
No: 15
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jun 18, 1913

By party

Democrats25 yes · 6 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 10 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Joseph Forney Johnston D-AL voted no
Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
William O'Connell Bradley R-KY voted no
John Randolph Thornton D-LA voted no
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted no
John Sharp Williams D-MS voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
Henry Frederick Lippitt R-RI voted no
Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no
Nathan Goff R-WV voted no
Clarence Don Clark R-WY voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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