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Senate roll call 141 · 55th Congress · Jun 25, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by reducing the duty on tapestry brussels carpets from 29 cents per SQ. Yd. Plus 40% ad valorem to 40% ad valorem. (p. 2001-

On Jun 25, 1897, the Senate voted 19–28 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 19–0, Others 2–1. 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
19
No
28
Did not vote
47
Date
Jun 25, 1897

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 9 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

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