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Senate roll call 471 · 63rd Congress · Dec 31, 1914

To amend H. R. 6060, by excluding from admission to the U.S. All members of the african or black race. (p.805-1)

On Dec 31, 1914, the Senate voted 29–25 (HR 6060). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 24–7, Republicans 4–20, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

25

Did not vote

45

Date

Dec 31, 1914

From Voteview roll call records.