To amend H.R. 4864 by imposing a duty on timber hewn and sawed, used for spars and in building wharves of 10% ad valorem and, on timber squared or sided, 1/2 of

On May 31, 1894, the Senate voted 25–34 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 25–0, Others 0–3. 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: 25
No: 34
Did not vote: 37
Date: May 31, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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