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Senate roll call 59 · 60th Congress · Jan 21, 1909

To amend H.R. 23464, by reducing proposed salary of 29 circuit judges from $10,000 to $8,000 a year. (p. 1207-2)

On Jan 21, 1909, the Senate voted 31–38 (HR 23464). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–37, Democrats 20–2. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 members voted against their own party.

During the 60th Congress (1907–1908), Theodore Roosevelt was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

31

No

38

Did not vote

25

Date

Jan 21, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.