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Senate roll call 296 · 51st Congress · Aug 26, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating the duty of 1 1/2 cents per pound on the lead contained in ore and substitute that ores containing silver and lead in which

On Aug 26, 1890, the Senate voted 19–30 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, Democrats 21–0. 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
19
No
30
Did not vote
40
Date
Aug 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 30 no · 23 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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