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Senate roll call 278 · 53rd Congress · Jun 6, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by imposing, in lieu of the 20% ad valorem duty on all live animals, a specific duty on cattle and sheep, varying with age of the animal. (j

On Jun 6, 1894, the Senate voted 22–31 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–30, Republicans 22–0, Others 1–2. 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
22
No
31
Did not vote
41
Date
Jun 6, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 30 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans22 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 2 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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