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Senate roll call 157 · 65th Congress · Sep 10, 1917

To amend H.R. 4280, by imposing additional 10% tax, on net amount undistributed, 60 days after end of fiscal year, of every corporation, joint-stock company, as

On Sep 10, 1917, the Senate voted 35–45 (HR 4280). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 25–18, Republicans 10–27. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 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

35

No

45

Did not vote

31

Date

Sep 10, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.