To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by reducing duty from 7/10 to 6/10 cent per pound on railway bars of iron and steel, or in part of steel, t-rails and pu

On Dec 13, 1888, the Senate voted 19–24 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Democrats 22–0. 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: 19
No: 24
Did not vote: 29
Date: Dec 13, 1888

By party

Democrats22 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 14 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 the substitute for H. R. 9051, by…: Senate Vote, Dec 13, 1888,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/50-S-218/to-amend-the-substitute-for-h-r-9051-by (accessed 2026-10-17).