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Senate roll call 162 · 55th Congress · Jul 1, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by taxing white pine at the rate of $1.00 per 1000 feet. (p. 2186-1)

On Jul 1, 1897, the Senate voted 32–31 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 2–28, Democrats 23–3, Others 7–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 5 members 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

32

No

31

Did not vote

33

Date

Jul 1, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.