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Senate roll call 221 · 53rd Congress · May 18, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by increasing the ad valorem duty from 40% to 50% on preparations used as applications to the hair, mouth, teeth, or skin, such as cosmetics,

On May 18, 1894, the Senate voted 20–31 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 0–32, Republicans 20–0. 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
20
No
31
Did not vote
44
Date
May 18, 1894

By party

  • Democrats0 yes · 32 no · 16 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 24 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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Capitol Receipts, “To amend H.R. 4864 by increasing the ad…: Senate Vote, May 18, 1894,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/53-S-221/to-amend-h-r-4864-by-increasing-the-ad (accessed 2026-10-17).