To agree to the committee of finance amendment to H. R. 3321, which amendment reduces the duty on muck bars, bar iron, rolled or hammered iron and all iron not

On Aug 5, 1913, the Senate voted 51–22 (HR 3321). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 43–0, Republicans 8–22. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 members voted against their own party.

During the 63rd Congress (1913–1914), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 51
No: 22
Did not vote: 28
Date: Aug 5, 1913

By party

Democrats43 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans8 yes · 22 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted yes
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted yes
Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted yes
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted yes
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted yes
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the committee of finance…: Senate Vote, Aug 5, 1913,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-47/to-agree-to-the-committee-of-finance-amendment-to (accessed 2026-10-18).