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Senate roll call 295 · 51st Congress · Aug 26, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by reducing from 1 1/2 cents per pound the duty on the lead contained in silver ore and other ores containing lead, according to sample and

On Aug 26, 1890, the Senate voted 18–28 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–30, Democrats 20–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
18
No
28
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 30 no · 22 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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