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Senate roll call 311 · 51st Congress · Sep 4, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by eliminating the duty on stockings, hose and half hose, selveged, fashioned or shaped wholly or in part by knitting machines or frames.

On Sep 4, 1890, the Senate voted 20–27 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 2–29, Democrats 19–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members 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
41
Date
Sep 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats19 yes · 0 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans2 yes · 29 no · 22 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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