To agree to the amended amendment to H.R. 379, which amendment increases the duty on wrought or manufactures fullers earth from $3, to $4 per ton; reducing the

On Jun 30, 1897, the Senate voted 36–22 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 31–0, Democrats 0–23, Others 5–0. 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: 36
No: 22
Did not vote: 37
Date: Jun 30, 1897

By party

Democrats0 yes · 23 no · 15 didn’t vote
Republicans31 yes · 0 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 0 no · 7 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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Capitol Receipts, “To agree to the amended amendment to H.R…: Senate Vote, Jun 30, 1897,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/55-S-157/to-agree-to-the-amended-amendment-to-h-r (accessed 2026-10-17).