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Senate roll call 114 · 55th Congress · Jun 19, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by placing floor matting made from straw on free list and striking out any duty thereon. (p. 1846-1)

On Jun 19, 1897, the Senate voted 25–22 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 2–23, Democrats 19–0, Others 6–1. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides. 2 members 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

25

No

22

Did not vote

45

Date

Jun 19, 1897

From Voteview roll call records.