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Senate roll call 517 · 63rd Congress · Jan 29, 1915

To table an amendment to S. 6856, which amendment authorizes postmaster general to pay for ocean mail service in third class vessels on routes to south america,

On Jan 29, 1915, the Senate voted 39–15 (S 6856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–0, Republicans 3–15. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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

39

No

15

Did not vote

47

Date

Jan 29, 1915

From Voteview roll call records.