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Senate roll call 274 · 51st Congress · Aug 14, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by reducing from 2 2/10 cents per pound to 1 cent per pound effective on and after july 1, 1891, the duty on all iron or steel shuts coated

On Aug 14, 1890, the Senate voted 26–30 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–33, Democrats 28–0. 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
26
No
30
Did not vote
28
Date
Aug 14, 1890

By party

  • Democrats28 yes · 0 no · 10 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 33 no · 18 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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