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Senate roll call 304 · 53rd Congress · Jun 11, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by increasing the duty from $1.80 to $2.50 per gallon on brandy and other spirits, manufacutred or distilled from grain or other materials an

On Jun 11, 1894, the Senate voted 18–27 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–27, Republicans 19–0, 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
18
No
27
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 11, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 27 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 0 no · 25 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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