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Senate roll call 288 · 63rd Congress · Jun 13, 1914

To amend an amendment to H. R. 15279, by striking out the words "without examination under civil service rules", so that appointments of commericial attaches by

On Jun 13, 1914, the Senate voted 24–27 (HR 15279). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–27, Republicans 19–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
24
No
27
Did not vote
50
Date
Jun 13, 1914

By party

  • Democrats5 yes · 27 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 25 didn’t vote

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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