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Senate roll call 158 · 55th Congress · Jun 30, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by levying a tax on coal, bituminous and other coals containing less than 92% of fixed carbon and shale 67 cents per ton; coa

On Jun 30, 1897, the Senate voted 31–24 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 30–0, Democrats 1–24, Others 4–4. 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

31

No

24

Did not vote

33

Date

Jun 30, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.