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Senate roll call 209 · 51st Congress · Jul 12, 1890

To amend S. 3738 (26 stat. 830, app. 3/3/1891), placing the american merchant marine engaged in the foreign trade upon an equality, with that of other nations,

On Jul 12, 1890, the Senate voted 21–27 (S 3738). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, Democrats 23–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
21
No
27
Did not vote
38
Date
Jul 12, 1890

By party

  • Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 30 no · 23 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 S. 3738 (26 stat. 830, app…: Senate Vote, Jul 12, 1890,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/51-S-209/to-amend-s-3738-26-stat-830-app-3 (accessed 2026-10-17).

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