To table the amendment to H. R. 1438, which amendment places hoop or band iron and hoop or band steel (cotton baling) on the free list. (p.4290-1)

On Jul 8, 1909, the Senate voted 43–31 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–7, Democrats 0–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 43
No: 31
Did not vote: 25
Date: Jul 8, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans44 yes · 7 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Martin Nelson Johnson R-ND 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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