To appeal from the decision of the chair overruling point of order that decision is a modification or a change in the rules and that under the rules it must go

On Feb 8, 1915, the Senate voted 35–26 (S 6856). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 35–0, Republicans 0–26. 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: 35
No: 26
Did not vote: 40
Date: Feb 8, 1915

By party

Democrats35 yes · 0 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 18 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 appeal from the decision of the chair…: Senate Vote, Feb 8, 1915,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-527/to-appeal-from-the-decision-of-the-chair-overruling (accessed 2026-10-17).