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Senate roll call 115 · 61st Congress · Jul 7, 1909

To table the amendment to H. R. 1438, which amendment excludes corporations from having to file income tax returns whose capital stock does not exceed $50,000,

On Jul 7, 1909, the Senate voted 46–24 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 48–4, Democrats 0–20. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 4 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
46
No
24
Did not vote
31
Date
Jul 7, 1909

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 20 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans48 yes · 4 no · 11 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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