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Senate roll call 18 · 61st Congress · May 19, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by providing an ad valorem duty on printing presses, serving machines, typewriters, and articles of necessity of 20% instead of 30%. (p.21

On May 19, 1909, the Senate voted 29–43 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 8–43, Democrats 23–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 8 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

29

No

43

Did not vote

29

Date

May 19, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.