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Senate roll call 294 · 55th Congress · Jun 4, 1898

To amend H.R. 10100, by imposing a tax on patent medicines sold in boxes or bottles, based on the retail price as follows; if not over 5 cents, 1/4 of 1 cent, i

On Jun 4, 1898, the Senate voted 41–31 (HR 10100). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 3–30, Democrats 29–0, Others 10–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 3 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

41

No

31

Did not vote

23

Date

Jun 4, 1898

From Voteview roll call records.