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Senate roll call 260 · 51st Congress · Aug 7, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating 3/10 cent per pound, and substitute $5 per ton as duty on pig, wrought and cast iron and steel. (p.8214, 8253)

On Aug 7, 1890, the Senate voted 17–27 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 18–0. 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
17
No
27
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 7, 1890

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 25 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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