To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by increasing the duty on precious stones of all kinds, cut but not set, from ten per cent to 25 per cent ad valorem.

On Jan 10, 1889, the Senate voted 22–22 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 5–21, Democrats 18–1. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

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

Yes: 22
No: 22
Did not vote: 31
Date: Jan 10, 1889

By party

Democrats18 yes · 1 no · 18 didn’t vote
Republicans5 yes · 21 no · 13 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Henry Moore Teller R-CO voted yes
James Biddle Eustis D-LA voted no
Thomas Witherell Palmer R-MI voted yes
John Hipple Mitchell R-OR voted yes
Harrison Holt Riddleberger R-VA voted yes
John Coit Spooner R-WI voted yes

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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