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Senate roll call 584 · 27th Congress · Aug 3, 1842

To amend H. R. 472, so as to eliminate the provision which imposes $2.50 per pound duty upon silk goods and, instead, to impose a duty of 30% ad valorem upon TH

On Aug 3, 1842, the Senate voted 19–25 (HR 4). Result: failed. By party: Others 0–25, Democrats 19–0.

During the 27th Congress (1841–1842), John Tyler was president.

Yes
19
No
25
Did not vote
15
Date
Aug 3, 1842

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 6 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 25 no · 9 didn’t vote

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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