To amend H. R. 1438, by proposing a duty on white lead of 2 3/4 cents per pound instead of 2 7/8 cents. (p.2223-2)

On May 20, 1909, the Senate voted 41–32 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 44–11, Democrats 1–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 12 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: 32
Did not vote: 25
Date: May 20, 1909

By party

Democrats1 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans44 yes · 11 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Jonathan Prentiss Dolliver R-IA voted no
Albert Jeremiah Beveridge R-IN voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted yes
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Elmer Jacob Burkett R-NE voted no
Norris Brown R-NE voted no
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted no
Robert Jackson Gamble 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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