To table an amendment to H.R. 4864, which amendment proposes a graduated income tax on incomes exeeding $1,000. (JP. 254-1)

On Jun 21, 1894, the Senate voted 45–5 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 30–0, Republicans 17–2, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 2 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 45
No: 5
Did not vote: 44
Date: Jun 21, 1894

By party

Democrats30 yes · 0 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans17 yes · 2 no · 25 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted no
Watson Carvosso Squire R-WA voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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