To amend H.R. 4280, by increasing the income tax on incomes of $500,000 or more, (p. 6235-2)

On Aug 22, 1917, the Senate voted 72–0 (HR 4280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–0, Republicans 35–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 72
No: 0
Did not vote: 34
Date: Aug 22, 1917

By party

Democrats42 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans35 yes · 0 no · 14 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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