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Senate roll call 297 · 51st Congress · Aug 27, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by providing that if 10%, rather than " any portion," of any tobacco imports in any container shall be suitable for cigar wrappers, the ent

On Aug 27, 1890, the Senate voted 20–29 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–29, Democrats 21–0. 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
20
No
29
Did not vote
41
Date
Aug 27, 1890

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 29 no · 24 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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