To amend H.R. 4864 missing text coal bituminous and shale; $.15 per ton on coal, slack or culm, such as will pass through a 1/2 inch screen. (p. 8458-1)

On Jul 3, 1894, the Senate voted 57–6 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 33–3, Republicans 25–0, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 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: 57
No: 6
Did not vote: 32
Date: Jul 3, 1894

By party

Democrats33 yes · 3 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans25 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

David Bennett Hill D-NY voted no
John Laurens Manning Irby D-SC voted no
Roger Quarles Mills D-TX 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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To amend H.R. 4864 ***missing text*** coal bituminous and shale; $.15 per ton on coal, slack or culm, such as will pass through a 1/2 inch screen. (p. 8458-1)