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House roll call 9 · 61st Congress · Apr 9, 1909

To amend the tariff bill H.R. 1438, by striking out paragraph 196 which places a duty of one-half of 1 cent per cubic foot on timber, hewn, sided, or squared ot

On Apr 9, 1909, the House voted 184–198 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 57–159, Democrats 127–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 96 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
184
No
198
Did not vote
20
Date
Apr 9, 1909

By party

  • Democrats127 yes · 39 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Republicans57 yes · 159 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 16 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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