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Senate roll call 122 · 51st Congress · May 2, 1890

To amend H. R. 4970, by providing that the collector or his representative, shall fix and liquidate the rate and amount of duties to be paid on merchandise and

On May 2, 1890, the Senate voted 34–18 (HR 4970). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 33–0, Democrats 1–19. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 51st Congress (1889–1890), Benjamin Harrison was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
34
No
18
Did not vote
38
Date
May 2, 1890

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 19 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Republicans33 yes · 0 no · 20 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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