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Senate roll call 108 · 55th Congress · Jun 17, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by reducing the duty on plushes, velvets, velveteen, corduroy, and all pile fabrics, cut or uncut when composed of cotton or

On Jun 17, 1897, the Senate voted 20–27 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 0–26, Democrats 22–1, Others 0–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 1 member voted against their own party.

During the 55th Congress (1897–1898), William McKinley was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes
20
No
27
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 17, 1897

By party

  • Democrats22 yes · 1 no · 15 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 26 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 1 no · 11 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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