To amend H.R. 10100, by imposing a tax of 10 cents a pound on tea, after july 1, 1898. (p. 5531)

On Jun 4, 1898, the Senate voted 38–32 (HR 10100). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 12–24, Democrats 20–6, Others 8–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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: 38
No: 32
Did not vote: 23
Date: Jun 4, 1898

By party

Democrats20 yes · 6 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans12 yes · 24 no · 10 didn’t vote
Others8 yes · 3 no · 1 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

James Henderson Berry D-AR voted no
George Clement Perkins R-CA voted yes
Edward Oliver Wolcott R-CO voted yes
Alexander Stephens Clay D-GA voted no
Augustus Octavius Bacon D-GA voted no
John Henry Gear R-IA voted yes
David Turpie D-IN voted no
Thomas Henry Carter R-MT voted yes
Jeter Connelly Pritchard R-NC voted yes
William Eaton Chandler R-NH voted yes
William Joyce Sewell R-NJ voted yes
Joseph Benson Foraker R-OH voted yes
George Wycliffe Mcbride R-OR voted yes
George Peabody Wetmore R-RI voted yes
William Brimage Bate D-TN voted no
John Warwick Daniel D-VA voted no
Stephen Benton Elkins R-WV voted yes
Francis Emroy Warren R-WY voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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