To amend H.R. 4864, by prroviding a duty on cut nails and spikes of iron or steel, of 3/4 of a cent per pound, instead of 22 1/2 ad valorem. (JP. 208-2)

On May 25, 1894, the Senate voted 26–19 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 0–20, 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: 26
No: 19
Did not vote: 45
Date: May 25, 1894

By party

Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 20 no · 24 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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