To amend H. R. 3321, by placing a tax of 10% per annum on incomes which exceed $500,000 and ranging to $1,000,000.00 and 20% on incomes in excess thereof. (p.3

On Aug 28, 1913, the Senate voted 12–41 (HR 3321). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–37, Republicans 11–8, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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: 12
No: 41
Did not vote: 44
Date: Aug 28, 1913

By party

Democrats0 yes · 37 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans11 yes · 8 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 0 no

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Henry Cabot Lodge R-MA voted no
Charles Elroy Townsend R-MI voted no
Jacob Harold Gallinger R-NH voted no
Thomas Benton Catron R-NM voted no
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
Carroll Smalley Page R-VT voted no
Clarence Don Clark R-WY 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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