To amend H. R. 3321, by imposing a 45% ad valorem tax on all automobiles "chassis", valued at $1,500 or over; on "chassis" valued less than $1,500 and more than

On Aug 5, 1913, the Senate voted 21–47 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–40, Republicans 21–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 7 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: 21
No: 47
Did not vote: 33
Date: Aug 5, 1913

By party

Democrats0 yes · 40 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 7 no · 16 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
Lawrence Yates Sherman R-IL voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
Coe Isaac Crawford R-SD voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA 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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