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Senate roll call 253 · 63rd Congress · Apr 21, 1914

To amend H. J. RES. 251, by adding a declaration that the United States disclaims any intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction or control over mexico or

On Apr 21, 1914, the Senate voted 39–44 (HJR 251). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 3–44, Republicans 37–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
39
No
44
Did not vote
15
Date
Apr 21, 1914

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 44 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans37 yes · 1 no · 6 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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