To amend H.R. 379, by increasing the duty on threads, twines, or cords composed of flax, hemp or ramie from 12 cents to 14 cents per pound. (p. 1834-1)

On Jun 19, 1897, the Senate voted 27–19 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 1–17, Others 0–3. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 27
No: 19
Did not vote: 49
Date: Jun 19, 1897

By party

Democrats1 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Others0 yes · 3 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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