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Senate roll call 82 · 61st Congress · Jun 25, 1909

To amend an amendment to H. R. 1438, by withdrawing wrought and cast scrap iron and steel, from the duty list, and retaining a duty of $2.50 per ton, on iron in

On Jun 25, 1909, the Senate voted 28–42 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 11–38, Democrats 18–6. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 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
28
No
42
Did not vote
30
Date
Jun 25, 1909

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 6 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans11 yes · 38 no · 14 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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