To amend H.R. 20573, by amending section i of the revenue act of sept. 1916, by substituting a new section providing for a graduated tax from 1 to 25% on annual

On Feb 28, 1917, the Senate voted 23–51 (HR 20573). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–45, Republicans 23–8. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 members voted against their own party.

During the 64th Congress (1915–1916), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 23
No: 51
Did not vote: 23
Date: Feb 28, 1917

By party

Democrats1 yes · 45 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans23 yes · 8 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Frank Bosworth Brandegee R-CT voted no
Henry Algernon Du Pont R-DE voted no
Harry Lane D-OR voted yes
Boies Penrose R-PA voted no
George Tener Oliver R-PA voted no
LeBaron Bradford Colt R-RI voted no
George Sutherland R-UT voted no
Reed Smoot R-UT voted no
Clarence Don Clark R-WY 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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