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Senate roll call 281 · 53rd Congress · Jun 7, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864, by levying a duty of 15% ad valorem on oatmeal; (JP. 230-1, p. 5876-1)

On Jun 7, 1894, the Senate voted 30–24 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 29–0, Republicans 0–25, Others 2–1. 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
30
No
24
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 7, 1894

By party

  • Democrats29 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 25 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 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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