To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by reducing the duty on brussels carpets and carpeting of a like character from 45 cents per SQ. Yd. Plus 40% ad valorem to 4

On Jun 25, 1897, the Senate voted 23–28 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 23–0, Others 4–2. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 23
No: 28
Did not vote: 40
Date: Jun 25, 1897

By party

Democrats23 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 19 didn’t vote
Others4 yes · 2 no · 6 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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