To amend H. R. 3321, by making a distinction between needles made of metal and those of wood, by putting a duty of 40% ad valorem on the hook, part of which is

On Aug 6, 1913, the Senate voted 18–50 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–41, Republicans 18–9. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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: 18
No: 50
Did not vote: 33
Date: Aug 6, 1913

By party

Democrats0 yes · 41 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 9 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Downey Works R-CA voted no
William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
James Henry Brady R-ID voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA 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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