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Senate roll call 315 · 51st Congress · Sep 4, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating a duty of 1 5/8 cents per pound and substituting a duly of 25 per cent ad valorem on burlap of jute and bags for grain made

On Sep 4, 1890, the Senate voted 24–31 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 25–0. 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
24
No
31
Did not vote
35
Date
Sep 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats25 yes · 0 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 31 no · 22 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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