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Senate roll call 246 · 53rd Congress · May 25, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by proposing to increase the ad valorem duty on silver leaf and silver powder from 30% to 100%. (JP. 209-2)

On May 25, 1894, the Senate voted 16–34 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 16–2, Others 0–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
16
No
34
Did not vote
46
Date
May 25, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans16 yes · 2 no · 26 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 3 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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