To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating 1 cent per pound and substituting 35% ad valorem as the duty on cut nails and cut spikes of iron or steel. (p.8991)

On Aug 22, 1890, the Senate voted 18–27 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–27, Democrats 18–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes: 18
No: 27
Did not vote: 46
Date: Aug 22, 1890

By party

Democrats18 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
Republicans0 yes · 27 no · 26 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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