To table the amendment to H. R. 1438, which amendment provides for an excise tax on oil or sugar refineries or manufactures of dutiable commodities whose gross

On Jul 7, 1909, the Senate voted 46–24 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–4, Democrats 1–22. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 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: 46
No: 24
Did not vote: 29
Date: Jul 7, 1909

By party

Democrats1 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans47 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted yes
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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