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Senate roll call 113 · 55th Congress · Jun 19, 1897

To amend H.R. 379, by increasing the duty on threads, twines, or cords composed of flax, hemp or ramie from 12 cents to 14 cents per pound. (p. 1834-1)

On Jun 19, 1897, the Senate voted 27–19 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 26–0, Democrats 1–17, Others 0–3. 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
27
No
19
Did not vote
49
Date
Jun 19, 1897

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 17 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Republicans26 yes · 0 no · 20 didn’t vote
  • Others0 yes · 3 no · 9 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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