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Senate roll call 118 · 55th Congress · Jun 21, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by restoring 20% ad valorem duty on matches, fraction or lucifer instead of a duty of 8 cents per gross on boxes of 100 match

On Jun 21, 1897, the Senate voted 20–26 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–25, Democrats 22–1, Others 4–1. 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

20

No

26

Did not vote

43

Date

Jun 21, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.