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Senate roll call 265 · 51st Congress · Aug 9, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by adding a provision that hoop or band iron and steel used for baling cotton shall be exempt from this act and shall be boxed at the rate

On Aug 9, 1890, the Senate voted 16–26 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 19–0. 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
16
No
26
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 9, 1890

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 26 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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