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Senate roll call 220 · 50th Congress · Dec 13, 1888

To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by eliminating provision for duty of 1/4 cent per pound more on plated iron or steel pickled by acid or any cold-rolled

On Dec 13, 1888, the Senate voted 16–18 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 19–0. 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
16
No
18
Did not vote
35
Date
Dec 13, 1888

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 17 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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