To amend H. R. 1438, by proposing a duty of 20% instead of 15% on boots and shoes. (p.3766-1)

On Jun 24, 1909, the Senate voted 32–24 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–8, Democrats 0–18. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 24
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jun 24, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 18 no · 22 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 8 no · 19 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Charles Curtis R-KS voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Knute Nelson R-MN voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN 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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