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Senate roll call 243 · 51st Congress · Aug 1, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by reducing from 8 cents per 100 pounds to 6 cents the duty on rowan, partland, and other hydraulic cement in barrells, sacks or other pack

On Aug 1, 1890, the Senate voted 21–27 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–29, Democrats 20–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members voted against their own party.

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
40
Date
Aug 1, 1890

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 29 no · 22 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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