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Senate roll call 237 · 51st Congress · Jul 31, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating 1 1/2 cents per pound and inserting 20% ad valorum, as the duty on whiting and

On Jul 31, 1890, the Senate voted 22–31 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–31, Democrats 23–0. 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

22

No

31

Did not vote

36

Date

Jul 31, 1890

From Voteview roll call records.