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Senate roll call 7 · 61st Congress · May 11, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by providing 40% in lieu of 55% ad valorem duty on earthen, stone and crockery ware, plain white or plain brown, not decorated in any manne

On May 11, 1909, the Senate voted 27–50 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 3–52, Democrats 24–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

27

No

50

Did not vote

24

Date

May 11, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.