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Senate roll call 557 · 63rd Congress · Feb 23, 1915

To amend H. R. 20347, by eliminating house provision prohibiting the use of any part of these appropriations as a reward to any employee, in addition to his reg

On Feb 23, 1915, the Senate voted 33–27 (HR 20347). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 11–22, Republicans 24–4, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 15 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
27
Did not vote
39
Date
Feb 23, 1915

By party

  • Democrats11 yes · 22 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 4 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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