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Senate roll call 61 · 60th Congress · Jan 21, 1909

To amend H.R. 23464, by fixing the salary of the chief justice, of the court of appeals, district of columbia, at $8,000 a year. (p. 1225-1)

On Jan 21, 1909, the Senate voted 27–33 (HR 23464). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 13–32, Democrats 16–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 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

27

No

33

Did not vote

33

Date

Jan 21, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.