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Senate roll call 144 · 65th Congress · Sep 5, 1917

To amend H.R. 4280, by increasing the tax on war profits of 250% to 300% from 50% to 60% and on war profits exceeding 300% from 60% to 70%. (p. 6619-2, p. 6620

On Sep 5, 1917, the Senate voted 28–52 (HR 4280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 19–23, Republicans 9–29. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 28 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes

28

No

52

Did not vote

31

Date

Sep 5, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.