To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by eliminating tax two cents a pound on macaroni, vermicelli and similar preparations and placing them on the free list.

On Dec 20, 1888, the Senate voted 19–22 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–22, Democrats 20–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 19
No: 22
Did not vote: 34
Date: Dec 20, 1888

By party

Democrats20 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 22 no · 17 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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