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Senate roll call 93 · 61st Congress · Jun 28, 1909

To amend H. R. 1438, by putting all SALT on the free list; except that which is imported from any country imposing duties on SALT exported from the united state

On Jun 28, 1909, the Senate voted 18–42 (HR 1438). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–42, Democrats 20–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 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

18

No

42

Did not vote

39

Date

Jun 28, 1909

From Voteview roll call records.