To table a motion to reconsider vote by which an amendment to H. R. 12579, was agreed to by which the provisions of this act shall not apply to members of choct

On Jun 19, 1914, the Senate voted 21–19 (HR 12579). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 10–16, Republicans 11–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 21
No: 19
Did not vote: 61
Date: Jun 19, 1914

By party

Democrats10 yes · 16 no · 30 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 3 no · 30 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Marcus Aurelius Smith D-AZ voted yes
James Henry Brady R-ID voted no
Benjamin Franklin Shively D-IN voted yes
John Randolph Thornton D-LA voted yes
Joseph Eugene Ransdell D-LA voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
John Sharp Williams D-MS voted yes
George Earle Chamberlain D-OR voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted yes
Claude Augustus Swanson D-VA voted yes
Thomas Staples Martin D-VA voted yes
Carroll Smalley Page R-VT voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA 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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