To amend H. R. 15657, by making it a misdemeaner, punishable by a fine not exceeding $5,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or by both, to insert a c

On Aug 26, 1914, the Senate voted 29–21 (HR 15657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 13–22, Republicans 16–0, Others 1–0. 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: 29
No: 21
Did not vote: 49
Date: Aug 26, 1914

By party

Democrats13 yes · 22 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans16 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Francis Shelley (Frank) White D-AL voted yes
Henry Fountain Ashurst D-AZ voted yes
Benjamin Franklin Shively D-IN voted yes
William Howard Thompson D-KS voted yes
Blair Lee D-MD voted yes
James Alexander Reed D-MO voted yes
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted yes
James Edgar Martine D-NJ voted yes
Key Pittman D-NV voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted yes
John Knight Shields D-TN 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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