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Senate roll call 62 · 61st Congress · Jun 16, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by seeking to levy, collect and have paid duty, upon all articles imported from philippine islands, the same as from foreign countries, exc

On Jun 16, 1909, the Senate voted 26–43 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–43, Democrats 25–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 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
26
No
43
Did not vote
30
Date
Jun 16, 1909

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans5 yes · 43 no · 15 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H. R. 1438, by seeking to levy…: Senate Vote, Jun 16, 1909,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/61-S-62/to-amend-h-r-1438-by-seeking-to-levy (accessed 2026-10-17).