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Senate roll call 197 · 53rd Congress · May 15, 1894

To amend H.R.4864 by substituting a duty of 8 cents per gal. Instead of a 20% ad valorem duty on cod liver oil, thus putting a specific duty thereon. (JP. 193-

On May 15, 1894, the Senate voted 11–33 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 10–0, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes
11
No
33
Did not vote
52
Date
May 15, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans10 yes · 0 no · 34 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 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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