To reconsider vote on adoption of an amendment to H. R. 17041, which amendment makes certain appropriations for panama pacific exposition. (p.11779-1)

On Jul 8, 1914, the Senate voted 7–51 (HR 17041). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 5–30, Republicans 2–25, Others 0–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 7 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: 7
No: 51
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 8, 1914

By party

Democrats5 yes · 30 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 25 no · 17 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
Ollie Murray James D-KY voted yes
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted yes
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted yes
Morris Sheppard D-TX voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To reconsider vote on adoption of an…: Senate Vote, Jul 8, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-315/to-reconsider-vote-on-adoption-of-an-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-17).