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Senate roll call 59 · 51st Congress · Mar 26, 1890

To amend S. 1, by combatting trusts through duty-free importation of articles similar to theirs, effecting same by presidential proclamation which shall remain

On Mar 26, 1890, the Senate voted 21–25 (S 1). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–26, Democrats 24–1. 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
21
No
25
Did not vote
39
Date
Mar 26, 1890

By party

  • Democrats24 yes · 1 no · 13 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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