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Senate roll call 404 · 53rd Congress · Jul 3, 1894

To amend H.R. 4864 by exempting from the payment of income tax the President of the United States and judges of the supreme court. (p. 8461-2)

On Jul 3, 1894, the Senate voted 34–36 (HR 4864). Result: failed. By party: Democrats 12–27, Republicans 24–6, Others 0–3. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 18 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
34
No
36
Did not vote
24
Date
Jul 3, 1894

By party

  • Democrats12 yes · 27 no · 9 didn’t vote
  • Republicans24 yes · 6 no · 14 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 1 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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