To amend H.R. 4864, by increasing the duty from 25% to 35% ad valorem on house or cabinet furniture of wood, wholly or partly finished, or of manufacuturers of

On May 31, 1894, the Senate voted 26–37 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–34, Republicans 26–0, 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: 26
No: 37
Did not vote: 33
Date: May 31, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 34 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 18 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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