To amend H.R. 379, by increasing the duty on japanned, varnished or enameled leather from 20% ad valorem to 30 cents per pound plus 20% ad valorem. (p. 2079-1)

On Jun 28, 1897, the Senate voted 30–19 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 0–24, 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: 30
No: 19
Did not vote: 36
Date: Jun 28, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 24 no · 14 didn’t vote
Republicans30 yes · 0 no · 16 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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