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Senate roll call 92 · 54th Congress · May 23, 1896

To consider H. R. 8008 (29 stat. 253, 6/6/96), a bill defining cheese, and imposing a tax upon and regulating the manufacture, sale, importation and exportation

On May 23, 1896, the Senate voted 39–15 (HR 8008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 32–1, Democrats 9–14, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 10 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

39

No

15

Did not vote

30

Date

May 23, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.