To amend H.R. 4864 by reducing the duty on opium, aqueous extracts and tinctures of opium and other liquid preparation of opium, not specifically provided for i

On May 16, 1894, the Senate voted 34–22 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–0, Republicans 0–22, Others 2–0. 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: 34
No: 22
Did not vote: 39
Date: May 16, 1894

By party

Democrats33 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others2 yes · 0 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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