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Senate roll call 233 · 51st Congress · Jul 31, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating 4 1/2 cents per pound and inserting 25% ad valorem, for the duty on chromium colors in which lead and bichromate of potish o

On Jul 31, 1890, the Senate voted 20–27 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–27, Democrats 19–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

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

Yes
20
No
27
Did not vote
44
Date
Jul 31, 1890

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 27 no · 25 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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