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Senate roll call 120 · 55th Congress · Jun 21, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by eliminating the duty imposed on certain farm implements, of 20% ad valorem, and placing them on the free list. (p. 1875-1)

On Jun 21, 1897, the Senate voted 24–29 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 21–1, Others 6–0. 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

24

No

29

Did not vote

40

Date

Jun 21, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.