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Senate roll call 3 · 61st Congress · May 7, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by including for tariff lead bearing ore of all kinds at 1 1/2 cents per pound on the lead contained therein so as to make rate consistent

On May 7, 1909, the Senate voted 53–19 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 56–0, Democrats 2–22. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

53

No

19

Did not vote

23

Date

May 7, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.