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Senate roll call 117 · 55th Congress · Jun 19, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by eliminating the duty on plain woven fabrics of single jute yarn and on burlaps. (p. 1853-1)

On Jun 19, 1897, the Senate voted 29–28 (HR 379). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 0–28, Democrats 21–0, Others 8–0. It was a party-line vote: most Democrats and most Republicans voted on opposite sides.

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

Yes
29
No
28
Did not vote
39
Date
Jun 19, 1897

By party

  • Democrats21 yes · 0 no · 17 didn’t vote
  • Republicans0 yes · 28 no · 18 didn’t vote
  • Others8 yes · 0 no · 4 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

Every member who voted sided with their party's majority.

How each senator voted: Yes

How each senator voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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