To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by reducing duty from one cent to 9/10 cent per pound on beams, girders, posts and mechanical implements, together with

On Jan 22, 1889, the Senate voted 32–30 (HR 9051). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 36–0, Democrats 0–32. 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: 32
No: 30
Did not vote: 8
Date: Jan 22, 1889

By party

Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 5 didn’t vote
Republicans36 yes · 0 no · 3 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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