To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminting 3 cents per pound and substituting 5 1/2 cents per pound for acetate of lead, white, and by eliminating 2 cents per pound and

On Jul 31, 1890, the Senate voted 27–16 (HR 9416). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–0, Democrats 0–17. 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: 27
No: 16
Did not vote: 45
Date: Jul 31, 1890

By party

Democrats0 yes · 17 no · 21 didn’t vote
Republicans29 yes · 0 no · 24 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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