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Senate roll call 249 · 61st Congress · Feb 28, 1911

To proceed to consideration of H. R. 32010, a bill creating a tariff board. (p.3669-2)

On Feb 28, 1911, the Senate voted 54–21 (HR 32010). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 53–0, Democrats 3–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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
54
No
21
Did not vote
22
Date
Feb 28, 1911

By party

  • Democrats3 yes · 25 no · 12 didn’t vote
  • Republicans53 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

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 proceed to consideration of H. R. 32010…: Senate Vote, Feb 28, 1911,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-249/to-proceed-to-consideration-of-h-r-32010-a (accessed 2026-10-17).

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