To amend H.R. 379, by levying duty upon white lead at 1 1/2 cents per pound instead of 2 3/4 cents, so as to prevent increase in profits of the monopoly control

On May 27, 1897, the Senate voted 27–35 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–31, Democrats 26–0, Others 3–4. 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: 27
No: 35
Did not vote: 32
Date: May 27, 1897

By party

Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 12 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 31 no · 15 didn’t vote
Others3 yes · 4 no · 5 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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