To table a motion to recommit H. R. 13811, with instructions. (p.15335-1,2)

On Sep 18, 1914, the Senate voted 41–7 (HR 13811). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 37–1, Republicans 4–6. 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: 41
No: 7
Did not vote: 53
Date: Sep 18, 1914

By party

Democrats37 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans4 yes · 6 no · 34 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted yes
William Alden Smith R-MI voted yes
Thomas Pryor Gore D-OK voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA 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 table a motion to recommit H. R. 13811…: Senate Vote, Sep 18, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-431/to-table-a-motion-to-recommit-h-r-13811 (accessed 2026-10-14).