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Senate roll call 247 · 63rd Congress · Apr 7, 1914

To table S. RES. 327, proposing to open executive sessions to the public except when treaties are considered or Senate orders otherwise; committee on rules to p

On Apr 7, 1914, the Senate voted 31–30 (SRE 327). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 21–12, Republicans 11–19, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 23 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
30
Did not vote
37
Date
Apr 7, 1914

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 12 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 19 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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