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Senate roll call 125 · 55th Congress · Jun 23, 1897

To amend an amendment to H.R. 379, by taxing skirted wool at 3 cents per pound and providing that all wool not imported in their natural condition of whole flee

On Jun 23, 1897, the Senate voted 7–41 (HR 379). Result: failed. By party: Republicans 1–24, Democrats 1–18, Others 6–0. It was a bipartisan vote: majorities of both parties voted no. 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
7
No
41
Did not vote
46
Date
Jun 23, 1897

By party

  • Democrats1 yes · 18 no · 19 didn’t vote
  • Republicans1 yes · 24 no · 21 didn’t vote
  • Others6 yes · 0 no · 6 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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