To amend H.R. 12812, by reducing duty on chemicals used in dyeing, twenty-five per cent below their present ad valorem duty. (p. 4050-1,2)

On Aug 17, 1911, the Senate voted 27–22 (HR 12812). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 0–23. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 62nd Congress (1911–1912), William Howard Taft was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 27
No: 22
Did not vote: 56
Date: Aug 17, 1911

By party

Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 23 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 23 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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