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Senate roll call 221 · 50th Congress · Dec 17, 1888

To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by reducing duty from 1 8/10 to 1 1/2 cents per pound on spikes, nuts and washers, or horse, mule or ox shoes of wrought

On Dec 17, 1888, the Senate voted 19–21 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–24, Democrats 21–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 50th Congress (1887–1888), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Yes

19

No

21

Did not vote

30

Date

Dec 17, 1888

From Voteview roll call records.