To postpone until june 18, consideration of an amendment to H. R. 1438, said amendment relating to an income tax. (p.3137-1, 3138-1)

On Jun 11, 1909, the Senate voted 45–34 (HR 1438). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 47–8, Democrats 0–30. 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: 45
No: 34
Did not vote: 18
Date: Jun 11, 1909

By party

Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans47 yes · 8 no · 8 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Albert Baird Cummins R-IA voted no
William Edgar Borah R-ID voted no
Joseph Little Bristow R-KS voted no
Moses Edwin Clapp R-MN voted no
Jonathan Bourne Jr. R-OR voted no
Samuel Henry Piles R-WA voted no
Wesley Livsey Jones R-WA voted no
Robert Marion La Follette R-WI voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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