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Senate roll call 256 · 53rd Congress · May 29, 1894

To table amendment to H.R. 4864. The amendment would impose a duty of from $1.00 to $2.00 per 1,000 running feet on certain named lumber and boards,adding 50 c

On May 29, 1894, the Senate voted 27–17 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 0–19, Others 3–0. 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
27
No
17
Did not vote
44
Date
May 29, 1894

By party

  • Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 19 no · 25 didn’t vote
  • Others3 yes · 0 no · 1 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

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Capitol Receipts, “To table amendment to H.R. 4864. The…: Senate Vote, May 29, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-256/to-table-amendment-to-h-r-4864-the-amendment (accessed 2026-10-15).

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