To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by increasing duty from 25 per cent to 40 per cent ad valorem on jewelry composed of precious metals or imitations.

On Jan 9, 1889, the Senate voted 37–4 (HR 9051). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 21–3, Democrats 17–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 4 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 37
No: 4
Did not vote: 34
Date: Jan 9, 1889

By party

Democrats17 yes · 1 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 3 no · 15 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Joseph Roswell Hawley R-CT voted no
Orville Hitchcock Platt R-CT voted no
James Biddle Eustis D-LA voted no
John Sherman R-OH voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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