To amend H.R. 12863, by striking out committee's proposal to lay a tax of eight per cent on net income in excess of the credits provided in section 216, for eac

On Dec 21, 1918, the Senate voted 31–37 (HR 12863). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–42, Republicans 37–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 65th Congress (1917–1918), Woodrow Wilson was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 31
No: 37
Did not vote: 32
Date: Dec 21, 1918

By party

Democrats0 yes · 42 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans37 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 12863, by striking out…: Senate Vote, Dec 21, 1918,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/65-S-334/to-amend-h-r-12863-by-striking-out-committees (accessed 2026-10-17).