To amend H.R. 4864 by imposing a duty of 35% instead of 30% ad valorem on pparchment papppers, and surface coated papers and manufacturers thereof, cardboards,

On Jun 19, 1894, the Senate voted 21–29 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–28, Republicans 24–0, Others 0–2. 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: 21
No: 29
Did not vote: 42
Date: Jun 19, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 28 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 2 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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