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Senate roll call 57 · 55th Congress · Jun 1, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by reducing duty on china, porcelain, parian, bisque, earthen, stone and crockery ware, plaques, ornaments, toys, toy tea sets, charms, vases

On Jun 1, 1897, the Senate voted 23–34 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–35, Democrats 24–1, Others 2–1. 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
23
No
34
Did not vote
33
Date
Jun 1, 1897

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 1 no · 13 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 35 no · 11 didn’t vote
  • Others2 yes · 1 no · 9 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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