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Senate roll call 385 · 53rd Congress · Jul 2, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by imposing a duty of 1/8 cent per LB. In addition to the 40% ad valorem, upon all sugars above #16 dutch standard in color and upon all suga

On Jul 2, 1894, the Senate voted 34–35 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 2–34, Republicans 31–1, Others 3–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

34

No

35

Did not vote

25

Date

Jul 2, 1894

From Voteview roll call records.