To proceed to consider H. R. 15613 (38 stat. 725, 10/2/1914) a bill creating an interstate trade commission, a motion made during consideration of H. R. 13811.

On Jul 9, 1914, the Senate voted 17–34 (HR 13811). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–30, Republicans 17–4, Others 1–0. 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: 17
No: 34
Did not vote: 48
Date: Jul 9, 1914

By party

Democrats1 yes · 30 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 4 no · 23 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Alden Smith R-MI voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Thomas Benton Catron R-NM voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted no
William Edwin Chilton D-WV 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 proceed to consider H. R. 15613 (38 stat…: Senate Vote, Jul 9, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-322/to-proceed-to-consider-h-r-15613-38-stat (accessed 2026-10-17).