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Senate roll call 148 · 65th Congress · Sep 5, 1917

On agreeing to amendment of committee on finance, to the bill H.R. 4280, which provides exact excess profits tax of 12%, on excess profit amounts not exceeding

On Sep 5, 1917, the Senate voted 71–7 (HR 4280). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 42–3, Republicans 33–4. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 7 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
71
No
7
Did not vote
29
Date
Sep 5, 1917

By party

  • Democrats42 yes · 3 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 4 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “On agreeing to amendment of committee on…: Senate Vote, Sep 5, 1917,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-148/on-agreeing-to-amendment-of-committee-on-finance-to (accessed 2026-10-17).

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