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Senate roll call 31 · 61st Congress · May 31, 1909

To reconsider the vote by which amendment to H. R. 1438 was agreed to which amendment changes the tariff from 1 1/2 cents to 2 cents per pound, on fresh beef, v

On May 31, 1909, the Senate voted 32–40 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–42, Democrats 24–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 11 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

32

No

40

Did not vote

26

Date

May 31, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.