To amend H. R. 3321, by setting up a schedule for income tax purposes, which would be an increase in revenue over that of the schedule proposed by the committee

On Aug 28, 1913, the Senate voted 17–43 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–31, Republicans 17–12, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 13 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: 17
No: 43
Did not vote: 39
Date: Aug 28, 1913

By party

Democrats1 yes · 31 no · 24 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 12 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
George Payne Mclean R-CT voted no
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted no
John Wingate Weeks R-MA voted no
James Kimble Vardaman D-MS voted yes
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
Albert Bacon Fall R-NM voted no
Thomas Benton Catron R-NM voted no
Elihu Root R-NY voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
Henry Frederick Lippitt R-RI voted no
LeBaron Bradford Colt R-RI voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT 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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