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Senate roll call 353 · 53rd Congress · Jun 23, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by excluding the inheritance tax on lineal ancestors and descendants, or between husband and wife, to amount not exceeding $5000. (p. 7970-2

On Jun 23, 1894, the Senate voted 21–29 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 1–27, Republicans 20–0, Others 0–2. 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
21
No
29
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 23, 1894

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 27 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans20 yes · 0 no · 24 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 2 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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