To table appeal from decision of the chair, a motion made during discussion on S. 6856, which decision of the chair provides that under the rules of the Senate

On Feb 8, 1915, the Senate voted 33–16 (S 6856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 0–16. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 33
No: 16
Did not vote: 52
Date: Feb 8, 1915

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 16 no · 28 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

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 appeal from decision of the chair…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-525/to-table-appeal-from-decision-of-the-chair-a (accessed 2026-10-17).