To table the amendment to H. R. 1438, which amendment proposes to include in the free list, hides of cattle, raw or uncured, band, bend, or belting leather, rou

On Jul 8, 1909, the Senate voted 45–28 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 46–7, Democrats 1–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 45
No: 28
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jul 8, 1909

By party

Democrats1 yes · 24 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans46 yes · 7 no · 10 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
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted no
Carroll Smalley Page R-VT 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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