To amend H.R. 4864 by increasing the advalorem duty on ink, ink powders, printers ink and all others not specifically provided for in this act from 20% to 30%;

On May 15, 1894, the Senate voted 21–33 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 21–0, 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: 21
No: 33
Did not vote: 42
Date: May 15, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans21 yes · 0 no · 23 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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