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Senate roll call 95 · 54th Congress · May 23, 1896

To table amendment to H. R. 8008, which amendment proposes to levy a duty of ten cents per pound on tea and all imports of same.

On May 23, 1896, the Senate voted 37–19 (HR 8008). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 29–2, Democrats 7–17, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 9 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

37

No

19

Did not vote

31

Date

May 23, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.