To proceed to consideration of H. R. 15613 (38 stat. 717, 9/26/1914), a bill creating an interstate trade commission and defining its powers and duties. (p.127

On Jul 27, 1914, the Senate voted 43–6 (HR 15613). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 10–6. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 6 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: 43
No: 6
Did not vote: 52
Date: Jul 27, 1914

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans10 yes · 6 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
Thomas Benton Catron R-NM voted no
George Sutherland R-UT voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Clarence Don Clark R-WY 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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Capitol Receipts, “To proceed to consideration of H. R. 15613…: Senate Vote, Jul 27, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-341/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-15613-38 (accessed 2026-10-17).