To amend H.R. 4864 by levying a duty of $.05 per 100 LBS. On SALT in bulk, bags, sacks, barrels or other packages. (JP. 252-2, p. 6552-2)

On Jun 20, 1894, the Senate voted 24–33 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 24–0, 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: 24
No: 33
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 20, 1894

By party

Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
Republicans24 yes · 0 no · 20 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

From Voteview roll call records.

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