To amend the substitute to H. R. 9051, by reducing tariff from not less than $22 to $20 a ton on iron bars, billets of all sizes and shapes in the manufacture o

On Dec 10, 1888, the Senate voted 20–20 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–21, Democrats 20–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes: 20
No: 20
Did not vote: 35
Date: Dec 10, 1888

By party

Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 21 no · 18 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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