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Senate roll call 171 · 53rd Congress · May 12, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864, by increasing the duty on tannic acid, or tannin, from 35 cents per LB. To 60 cents per LB. (JP. 187-2) (p. 4667-2)

On May 12, 1894, the Senate voted 33–11 (HR 4864). Result: passed. By party: Democrats 26–0, Republicans 6–14, Others 1–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 6 members voted against their own party.

During the 53rd Congress (1893–1894), Grover Cleveland was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
33
No
11
Did not vote
49
Date
May 12, 1894

By party

  • Democrats26 yes · 0 no · 22 didn’t vote
  • Republicans6 yes · 14 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 0 no · 3 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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