To amend H.R. 4864, by increasing the duty on borax, crude, borate of soda or borate of lime for 1 cent per LB. To 1 1/2{ per pound; (JP. 190-1)

On May 14, 1894, the Senate voted 18–31 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 18–0, Others 0–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 18
No: 31
Did not vote: 44
Date: May 14, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans18 yes · 0 no · 26 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 no · 2 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4864, by increasing the duty…: Senate Vote, May 14, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-180/to-amend-h-r-4864-by-increasing-the-duty (accessed 2026-10-17).