To amend H. R. 3321, by increasing the duty on lead bearing ores of all kinds, containing more than 3% lead, from 3/4 to 1 cent per pound. (p.3268-1,2)

On Aug 12, 1913, the Senate voted 24–40 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–37, Republicans 23–3, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 3 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: 24
No: 40
Did not vote: 37
Date: Aug 12, 1913

By party

Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 3 no · 18 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

William Squire Kenyon R-IA voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
George William Norris R-NE 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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