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Senate roll call 247 · 51st Congress · Aug 4, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, reducing from 45% ad valorum to 35% ad valorum the duty on decorated glass and glassware of all kinds, not including plate glass, mirrors,

On Aug 4, 1890, the Senate voted 17–25 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–26, 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
17
No
25
Did not vote
45
Date
Aug 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 26 no · 26 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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