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Senate roll call 12 · 61st Congress · May 18, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by seeking to restore dingley rates of duty on razors and razor blades finished or unfinished, valued at less than $1.50 per dozen, duty of

On May 18, 1909, the Senate voted 36–43 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 10–44, Democrats 26–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 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

36

No

43

Did not vote

23

Date

May 18, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.