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Senate roll call 90 · 55th Congress · Jun 8, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by providing that a duty of 20% ad valorem be placed on imported raw cotton. (p. 1577-2)

On Jun 8, 1897, the Senate voted 42–19 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 6–20, Others 6–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 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

42

No

19

Did not vote

30

Date

Jun 8, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.