To amend H.R. 4864 by providing that bounties on sugar, under the act approved oct 1, 1893, be reduced respectively 10% each year, beginning july 1, 1895, until

On Jun 5, 1894, the Senate voted 34–37 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–38, Republicans 31–0, 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: 34
No: 37
Did not vote: 24
Date: Jun 5, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 38 no · 10 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 13 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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