To agree to the amendment to H. R. 1438, which amendment; provides for additional duties on imported goods and the control of reciprocal trade activities by aut

On Jul 5, 1909, the Senate voted 36–18 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 40–5, Democrats 0–20. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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: 36
No: 18
Did not vote: 38
Date: Jul 5, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans40 yes · 5 no · 18 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Theodore Elijah Burton R-OH voted no
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amendment to H. R. 1438…: Senate Vote, Jul 5, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-106/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-1438 (accessed 2026-10-17).