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Senate roll call 100 · 54th Congress · May 27, 1896

To amend H. R. 8008, by providing that in order to raise revenue, a tax of 75 cents be levied on every barrel of beer, ale, and porter manufactured in U.S., in

On May 27, 1896, the Senate voted 27–34 (HR 8008). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 7–24, Democrats 18–10, Others 4–0. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 17 members voted against their own party.

During the 54th Congress (1895–1896), Grover Cleveland was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes

27

No

34

Did not vote

27

Date

May 27, 1896

From Voteview roll call records.