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Senate roll call 51 · 61st Congress · Jun 11, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by proposing to change, from specific duties, and impose a protection ad valorem compensating rate of 45% on all wool imported, whether raw

On Jun 11, 1909, the Senate voted 32–43 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 9–43, Democrats 24–1. 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

32

No

43

Did not vote

26

Date

Jun 11, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.