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Senate roll call 104 · 61st Congress · Jul 3, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by giving President power to reduce duties on certain goods, wares, and merchandise, (deemed to be to the best interests of U.S.), for a p

On Jul 3, 1909, the Senate voted 16–39 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–41, Democrats 18–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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
16
No
39
Did not vote
41
Date
Jul 3, 1909

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans3 yes · 41 no · 19 didn’t vote

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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