To table an amendment to S. 2986, which amendment would allow a tax exemption on capital stock and reserve of every farm loan bank or association. (o. 7378-1)

On May 4, 1916, the Senate voted 39–24 (S 2986). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 36–2, Republicans 3–25. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members voted against their own party.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 39
No: 24
Did not vote: 34
Date: May 4, 1916

By party

Democrats36 yes · 2 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans3 yes · 25 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Lee Slater Overman D-NC voted no
George William Norris R-NE voted yes
Harry Lane D-OR voted no
Miles Poindexter R-WA voted yes
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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