To proceed to consideration of H. R. 13811, rivers and harbors appropriations bill. (p.12264-2)

On Jul 17, 1914, the Senate voted 34–17 (HR 13811). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–1, Republicans 4–18, 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: 34
No: 17
Did not vote: 47
Date: Jul 17, 1914

By party

Democrats30 yes · 1 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 18 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted no
George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
John Downey Works R-CA voted yes
William Alden Smith R-MI voted yes
Thomas Sterling R-SD 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 consideration of H. R. 13811…: Senate Vote, Jul 17, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-328/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-13811-rivers (accessed 2026-10-17).