To amend H.R. 4864, by eliminating the 20% ad valorem duty on all live animals not specifically provided for in this act, so as to provide a duty of $30 per hea

On Jun 6, 1894, the Senate voted 23–30 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–31, Republicans 22–0, Others 1–1. 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: 23
No: 30
Did not vote: 41
Date: Jun 6, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 31 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 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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