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Senate roll call 388 · 64th Congress · Feb 28, 1917

To amend H.R. 20573, by providing that one half of the estate tax shall be paid to the state under the laws of which the property of the estate shall vest. (p.

On Feb 28, 1917, the Senate voted 19–42 (HR 20573). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–41, Republicans 19–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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

19

No

42

Did not vote

39

Date

Feb 28, 1917

From Voteview roll call records.