To amend H. R. 3321, by including scissors, and shears in the same classification as penknives and razors, thereby imposing the same duty thereon. (p.3230-2)

On Aug 9, 1913, the Senate voted 11–38 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 11–7, Others 0–1. 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: 11
No: 38
Did not vote: 51
Date: Aug 9, 1913

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 25 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 7 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Asle Jorgenson Gronna R-ND voted no
Thomas Sterling R-SD 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 3321, by including scissors…: Senate Vote, Aug 9, 1913,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/63-S-55/to-amend-h-r-3321-by-including-scissors-and (accessed 2026-10-17).