To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by making dutiable various reeds and canes and wood products. (p. 1505-2, 1561-2)

On Jun 7, 1897, the Senate voted 21–37 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–34, Democrats 20–5, Others 5–2. 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: 21
No: 37
Did not vote: 30
Date: Jun 7, 1897

By party

Democrats20 yes · 5 no · 13 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 34 no · 12 didn’t vote
Others5 yes · 2 no · 5 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Alexander Stephens Clay D-GA voted no
Augustus Octavius Bacon D-GA voted no
Samuel Douglas Mcenery D-LA voted no
Benjamin Ryan Tillman D-SC voted no
John Lowndes Mclaurin D-SC voted no

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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