To table an amendment to H.R. 4864. The amendment imposes a duty of from 1 1/4 cent to 1 1/2 cent per LB., according to size, on cut tacks, brads and sprigs of

On May 25, 1894, the Senate voted 30–18 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 0–18, 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: 30
No: 18
Did not vote: 46
Date: May 25, 1894

By party

Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 18 no · 26 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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