To amend H.R. 4864, by levying a specific duty of 7 cents LB. On prusiate of red and 3 cents a LB. On prusiate of yellow instead of a duty of 25% ad valorem; (

On May 17, 1894, the Senate voted 15–31 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–30, Republicans 15–0, Others 0–1. 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: 15
No: 31
Did not vote: 50
Date: May 17, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans15 yes · 0 no · 29 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 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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