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House roll call 16 · 61st Congress · Apr 9, 1909

To amend the tariff bill, H.R. 1438, by placing a duty of 10 per cent ad valorem on hides of cattle, raw or uncured, whether dried, salted or pickled. (p. 1297

On Apr 9, 1909, the House voted 103–274 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 73–142, Democrats 30–133. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 103 members voted against their own party.

During the 61st Congress (1909–1910), William Howard Taft was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
103
No
274
Did not vote
24
Date
Apr 9, 1909

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 133 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans73 yes · 142 no · 7 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 23 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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