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Senate roll call 317 · 51st Congress · Sep 4, 1890

To amend H. R. 9416, by reducing the duty on collars and cuffs composed entirely of cotton, from 15 cents per dozen pieces and 35 per cent ad valorem, to 30 per

On Sep 4, 1890, the Senate voted 17–29 (HR 9416). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–30, 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
17
No
29
Did not vote
43
Date
Sep 4, 1890

By party

  • Democrats18 yes · 0 no · 20 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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