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Senate roll call 201 · 53rd Congress · May 16, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by increasing the duty on opium containing less than 9% morphia and opium prepared for smoking from $6 per pound to $10 per pound. (JP. 195-

On May 16, 1894, the Senate voted 20–31 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–29, Republicans 19–1, Others 1–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member 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
20
No
31
Did not vote
45
Date
May 16, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 29 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans19 yes · 1 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others1 yes · 1 no · 2 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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