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House roll call 97 · 53rd Congress · Feb 1, 1894

To amend H. R. 4864 by increasing from 20% to 25% ad valorem the duty on barley, and from 30% to 35% ad valorem duty on malt.

On Feb 1, 1894, the House voted 198–118 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 82–110, Republicans 110–1, Others 6–7. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 83 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
198
No
118
Did not vote
61
Date
Feb 1, 1894

By party

  • Democrats82 yes · 110 no · 37 didn’t vote
  • Republicans110 yes · 1 no · 23 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 7 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

And 3 more.

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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