To proceed to consideration of conference report, to H. R. 15657. (p.15663-1)

On Sep 25, 1914, the Senate voted 33–14 (HR 15657). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 34–3, Republicans 2–10, Others 0–1. 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: 33
No: 14
Did not vote: 51
Date: Sep 25, 1914

By party

Democrats34 yes · 3 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans2 yes · 10 no · 32 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

James Henry Brady R-ID voted yes
Gilbert Monell Hitchcock D-NE voted no
Key Pittman D-NV voted no
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted yes
John Knight Shields D-TN 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 conference…: Senate Vote, Sep 25, 1914,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-436/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-conference-report-to-h (accessed 2026-10-17).