To agree to the amendment to H. R. 1438 (36 stat. L. 11, app. 8/5/1909), a bill providing revenues, equalizing duties and encouraging the industries of the unit

On May 5, 1909, the Senate voted 41–35 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 42–10, Democrats 0–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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: 41
No: 35
Did not vote: 26
Date: May 5, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 25 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans42 yes · 10 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted no
Charles Curtis R-KS voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Martin Nelson Johnson R-ND voted no
Elmer Jacob Burkett R-NE voted no
Norris Brown R-NE 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 (36…: Senate Vote, May 5, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-2/to-agree-to-the-amendment-to-h-r-1438 (accessed 2026-10-17).