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Senate roll call 93 · 54th Congress · May 23, 1896

To table the amendment to H. R. 8008 which amendment proposes to add a five per cent revenue tax on all articles in excess of $10,000 per annum, manufactured in

On May 23, 1896, the Senate voted 42–15 (HR 8008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 12–12, Others 0–3. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted yes. 12 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

42

No

15

Did not vote

30

Date

May 23, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.