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Senate roll call 164 · 53rd Congress · May 11, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864, by eliminating the 10% ad valorem duty on chromic acid and levying a duty thereon of 4 cents per pound. (JP. 185-2) (p. 4608-2)

On May 11, 1894, the Senate voted 57–2 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 32–1, Republicans 25–0, Others 2–1. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 1 member 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
57
No
2
Did not vote
35
Date
May 11, 1894

By party

  • Democrats32 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 1 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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