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Senate roll call 251 · 51st Congress · Aug 4, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating the duties per pound on unpolished cylinder, crown and common window glass and insert fifty per cent ad valorem. (p.8100)

On Aug 4, 1890, the Senate voted 19–30 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 20–0. 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
19
No
30
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 no · 22 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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