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Senate roll call 270 · 51st Congress · Aug 9, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by reducing the duty on hoop or band iron^ no quorum voting.

On Aug 9, 1890, the Senate voted 12–22 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Democrats 10–0. 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
12
No
22
Did not vote
56
Date
Aug 9, 1890

By party

  • Democrats10 yes · 0 no · 28 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 23 no · 28 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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