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Senate roll call 320 · 50th Congress · Jan 22, 1889

To amend the substitute for H. R. 9051, by increasing duty from one cent to two cents a pound on cleaned rice, and from 1/2 cent to 1 1/4 cent pound on uncleane

On Jan 22, 1889, the Senate voted 20–36 (HR 9051). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 18–12, Republicans 4–24. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 16 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
20
No
36
Did not vote
18
Date
Jan 22, 1889

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 12 no · 7 didn’t vote
  • Republicans4 yes · 24 no · 11 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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